The 2026 World Cup final will be held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA. This decision was announced by FIFA on February 4, 2024, confirming that the World Cup final on July 19, 2026, will take place at this stadium.
MetLife Stadium, located near New York, can accommodate 82,500 spectators. It is the home ground for Major League Soccer (MLS) teams and is one of the largest stadiums in the region.
Additionally, the opening ceremony and the inaugural match of the 2026 World Cup will be held on June 11, 2026, at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, marking the first time the World Cup is co-hosted by multiple countries, including the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
The 2026 World Cup will use multiple stadiums, with the USA, Canada, and Mexico each hosting matches at different venues.
The USA will host most of the matches, including the final. The specific stadiums and their capacities and locations are as follows:
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Capacity: 42,500 (expandable to 71,000), Location: Atlanta
Gillette Stadium, Capacity: 65,878, Location: Boston
AT&T Stadium, Capacity: 80,000 (expandable to 100,000), Location: Arlington
NRG Stadium, Capacity: 72,220 (expandable to 80,000), Location: Houston
Arrowhead Stadium, Capacity: 76,416, Location: Kansas City
SoFi Stadium, Capacity: 70,000 (expandable to 100,000), Location: Inglewood
Hard Rock Stadium, Capacity: 64,767, Location: Miami
MetLife Stadium, Capacity: 82,500, Location: East Rutherford
Lincoln Financial Field, Capacity: 67,594, Location: Philadelphia
Levi’s Stadium, Capacity: 68,500, Location: Santa Clara
Lumen Field, Capacity: 68,740, Location: Seattle
Canada’s stadiums and their capacities and locations are as follows:
BMO Field, Capacity: 40,000, Location: Toronto
BC Place, Capacity: 54,500, Location: Vancouver
Mexico’s stadiums and their capacities and locations are as follows:
Estadio Akron, Capacity: 48,071, Location: Guadalajara
Estadio Azteca, Capacity: 87,523, Location: Tlalpan
Estadio BBVA, Capacity: 53,500, Location: Monterrey
These stadiums will host the matches of the 2026 World Cup, with the final being held at MetLife Stadium in the USA. The selection of these venues considered factors such as geographical location, transportation convenience, and modern facilities to ensure the best viewing experience for fans.
