Tour of the 2026 World Cup stadiums 🏟

The 2026 World Cup will unfold across 16 stadiums in North America, hosting 104 matches from Mexico City to Vancouver. Estadio Azteca in Mexico City (opened 1966, capacity 83,000) will stage the Opening Match and rounds through the Round of 16, becoming the first venue to host three editions of the tournament. Estadio Akron in Guadalajara (opened 2010, 48,000 seats) will host group-stage fixtures, including at least one Mexico match, while Estadio BBVA in Monterrey (opened 2015, 53,500) will present group-stage games and a single Round of 32 tie, with its Sierra Madre backdrop noted. Across the continent, Toronto’s BMO Field (opened 2007, expanded for 2026, 45,000) and Vancouver’s BC Place (opened 1983, 54,000) will feature multiple group-stage dates and knockout fixtures, including Canada appearances for the latter.