What to Know About the 16 Stadiums Hosting 2026 World Cup Matches
FIFA’s guide outlines capacities, match schedules and transit changes as the 2026 tournament spreads across North America.
- The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature matches across 16 stadiums in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with New York New Jersey Stadium serving as the tournament centerpiece, hosting eight matches including the final on July 19.
- FIFA has renamed venues to remove corporate branding for the tournament duration, while officials at MetLife have banned spectator parking to reduce traffic congestion in East Rutherford.
- New York Jersey Transit is charging $98 round trip on match days, while shuttle bus prices have been cut to $20. Host committee CEO Alex Lasry warned, "You are going to be putting yourself, you are going to be putting law enforcement and people on the road in danger if you walk to the stadium."
- To comply with FIFA regulations, venues are replacing turf with natural grass surfaces; MetLife specifically removed 1,740 seats in the corners to accommodate the required field dimensions for soccer.
- Estadio Azteca in Mexico City offers deep sporting history, having hosted World Cup finals in 1970 and 1986, establishing these 16 venues as defining the 2026 tournament landscape.
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