THE WORLD IS COMING

FIFA World Cup 2026

June 11 — July 19, 2026 | United States, Canada, and Mexico. The biggest sporting event on the planet is coming to North America. Football Underground is your guide to experiencing it like a local.

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By the Numbers

The Biggest World Cup Ever

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the first to feature 48 teams playing 104 matches across 16 cities in three countries. It is projected to attract over 5.5 million in-stadium spectators and billions of global viewers.

16

Host Cities

48

Teams

104

Matches

3

Countries

June 11 — July 19, 2026

39 days of world-class football across three nations. The longest and largest World Cup in history.

Opening Match

The tournament kicks off at the legendary Estadio Azteca in Mexico City — the first stadium to host three World Cups.

The Final

MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey will host the 2026 World Cup Final on July 19, 2026.

Host Cities

16 Cities. 16 Adventures.

From the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City to MetLife Stadium in New York, each host city offers a unique game day experience. Explore our guides to discover local spots near every venue.

🇺🇸

United States

— 11 Venues
Atlanta
Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta
🇺🇸incl. semi-final

Atlanta

Mercedes-Benz Stadium

75,0008 matches
Boston
Gillette Stadium in Boston
🇺🇸

Boston

Gillette Stadium

65,0006 matches
Dallas
AT&T Stadium in Dallas
🇺🇸incl. semi-final

Dallas

AT&T Stadium

94,0009 matches
Houston
NRG Stadium in Houston
🇺🇸

Houston

NRG Stadium

72,0007 matches
Kansas City
GEHA Field at Arrowhead in Kansas City
🇺🇸incl. quarter-final

Kansas City

GEHA Field at Arrowhead

76,0006 matches
Los Angeles
SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles
🇺🇸

Los Angeles

SoFi Stadium

70,0007 matches
Miami
Hard Rock Stadium in Miami
🇺🇸incl. quarter-final

Miami

Hard Rock Stadium

65,0007 matches
New York/NJ
MetLife Stadium in New York/NJ
🇺🇸incl. FINAL

New York/NJ

MetLife Stadium

82,5008 matches
Philadelphia
Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia
🇺🇸incl. quarter-final

Philadelphia

Lincoln Financial Field

69,0006 matches
San Francisco
Levi's Stadium in San Francisco
🇺🇸

San Francisco

Levi's Stadium

70,0006 matches
Seattle
Lumen Field in Seattle
🇺🇸

Seattle

Lumen Field

69,0006 matches
🇨🇦

Canada

— 2 Venues
Toronto
BMO Field in Toronto
🇨🇦

Toronto

BMO Field

45,0006 matches
Vancouver
BC Place in Vancouver
🇨🇦

Vancouver

BC Place

54,0007 matches
🇲🇽

Mexico

— 3 Venues
Guadalajara
Estadio Akron in Guadalajara
🇲🇽

Guadalajara

Estadio Akron

48,0005 matches
Mexico City
Estadio Azteca in Mexico City
🇲🇽incl. OPENING MATCH

Mexico City

Estadio Azteca

83,0006 matches
Monterrey
Estadio BBVA in Monterrey
🇲🇽

Monterrey

Estadio BBVA

53,5004 matches

Your Guide to 2026

Experience the World Cup Like a Local

Football Underground is building the definitive fan guide for the 2026 World Cup. Get early access to city guides, local recommendations, scavenger hunts, and exclusive content for every host city.

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