The World Cup announced its full schedule of matches for the 2026 tournament on Sunday, including the opening match and the final. The World Cup will be played across all of North America from Canada through Mexico from June 11 through July 19. Here’s the full list of where games will be played, including the biggest matches.
The games begin in Mexico City on June 11. A second match will be played that day in Guadalajara, as well.
The U.S. hosts its first game at SoFi Stadium on June 12. SoFi is home to the Los Angeles Rams and Chargers.
The Canadians also start their hosting duties on June 12 in Toronto.
The winning team will hoist the World Cup trophy at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
These are all the host cities for the 2026 World, and how many games will be played at each place. They’re listed in alphabetical order.
Mercedes-Benz Stadium will be the home for five group stage matches, a game in the round of 32, round of 16 and one semifinal game.
Beantown will host five group stage games, one in the round of 32 and one quarterfinal game at Gillette Stadium.
AT&T Stadium, aka Jerry World, will host the most matches of any city. They’ll get five group stage games, two in the round of 32, one in the round of 16 and a semifinal game.
All four games at Estadio Akron will be in the group stage, including the second game on Opening Day.
NRG Stadium, the home of the Texans, will host five group stage games, then a round of 32 and a round of 16 match.
Chiefs fans have made Arrowhead Stadium one of the loudest in the country for years. They’ll have a chance to bring the noise for four group stage game, one match in the round of 32 and one quarterfinal match.
In addition to hosting the United States’ group stage opener, they’ll host four more group stage games, two games in the round of 32 and a quarterfinal game.
The biggest city in North America will host three group stage matches, one in the round of 32 and one in the round of 16 at Estadio Azteca.
Messi’s new home will host four group stage games, a round of 32 game, a quarterfinal game, and the third-place game.
The third Mexican host city will have three group stage matches and a round of 32 match.
In addition to the honor of hosting the final at MetLife Stadium, NY/NJ will be the home for five group stage games, one in the round of 32 and one in the round of 16.
The city of brotherly love will open its arms for five group stage games and one round of 16 game.
SoCal will get the US opener, and NorCal will get five group stage games plus a match in the round of 32.
Lumen Field, the home of the 2019 MLS Cup Champion Sounders, will host four group stage games– including one Team USA game– a round of 32 game, and a round of 16 game.
In addition to hosting the Canadian opener, the country’s largest city will have four more group stage games and one match in the round of 32.
British Columbia will have one more game than their counterparts in Ontario, including five group stage games, a round of 32 game and a round of 16 game.
