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0:00 Welcome to the biggest World Cup in history. In 2026, 48 [music] teams will take part for the first time, bringing more matches, new opponents, and a completely revamped knockout bracket. The tournament is shared between three countries, the United States, Canada, [music] and Mexico, turning North America into a single stage for national teams from all over the world. [music] In 2026, the entire competition stretches with matches played in 16 stadiums across the continent. In this video, we'll go through all of them, looking at each venue from a football [music] fans perspective. On which of these stadiums will your national team play? Let's find out. stadib.com presents FIFA World Cup 2026 stadiums,
0:46 Canada Mexico USA. With all groups drawn and the full match schedule confirmed, check out our tournament hub. The link is in the [music] video description. You'll find everything you need about the World Cup, plus a clear guide to buying tickets. [music] Thanks to our partnership with a trusted ticketing platform, you can secure your seat without relying on the lottery. If certainty matters to you, explore the ticket links. They [music] may be pricey, but some matches can still be found for under $200 if you act fast. At the northern edge of the World Cup map lies Canada, contributing two stadiums on opposite coasts. [music] This is where the tournament meets cooler climates, long distances, and landscapes that usually bring hockey and mountains to mind rather than football. [music] Toronto Stadium capacity 45,000.
1:33 Toronto. Toronto is Canada's largest city set on the shores of Lake Ontario with a downtown packed with highrises and neighborhoods where multiculturalism is part of everyday life. In the exhibition place complex right next [music] to the waterfront stands the smallest venue of the World Cup, Toronto Stadium, [music] known as Field, which has been given six games, including five group matches and one knockout tie. For the tournament, the capacity is increased with additional endstand seating and hospitality structures, new large video screens, and upgraded broadcast and catering facilities. In the group stage, it will see Canada and Germany among the teams playing their matches here. BC Place capacity [music] 54,000. Vancouver Vancouver, city rich
2:20 both culturally and in terms of nature, sits between the Pacific and the mountains. So from [music] many spots in the city, you can see water, skyscrapers, and snowcapped peaks all at once. In the middle of downtown, the roof of BC Place dominates the skyline [music] as one of two Canadian venues at the 2026 World Cup, hosting two of Canada's group matches and offering one of the most urban settings of [music] the entire tournament. The stadium originally opened in the early 1980s and has since hosted everything. complete transformation turned it into a modern arena with a cable supported retractable roof, record-breaking centerhung video screens. [music] In the group stage, it will see Belgium, Canada, and Switzerland among the teams playing here. The southern section of the tournament is Mexico, where games are played in a hot, densely populated belt of the
3:07 country. [music] It is the only host that has already staged two full World Cups. So football here blends into everyday city life, street noise and a festival atmosphere in the stands. Estadio Guadalajara [music] capacity 48,000 Guadalajara. Zapopen [music] is a satellite city on the edge of the Guadalajara metro area where it blends traditional charm with colorful streets, ornate churches, famous tequila [music] distilleries, and the sound of mariachi. In this setting, Estadio Guadalajara takes [music] on World Cup duties as one of Mexico's three venues, hosting four group stage matches. Its artificial hillside profile with a grass-covered burm wrapping the back of the stands makes the stadium look like another green hill, while the red bowl of
3:53 seating [music] and the light cloud-like roof resting on slender supports give it a volcanic feel. On the pitch, one of the standout fixtures here will be Uruguay versus Spain [music] in the group stage. This and the remaining matches will be watched by fans seated on two-tiered red stands. Estadio Mterrey. Capacity 53,500. Mterrey. [music] Mterrey is the industrial capital of northern Mexico. [music] Framed by rugged Sierra Madre and known for its mix of glass towers, factories, and colorful neighborhoods, plus a strong [music] food scene. Here, Estadio Mterrey serves as one of the three Mexican venues [music] at the World Cup, taking three group matches and one round of 32 game. Its metallic [music] shell, inspired by the region's steel and
4:38 brewing industries, wraps a steep bowl of stands with two main tiers, hundreds of corporate boxes, and a slightly lower south stand that opens a postcard view toward the mountains, earning the arena the nickname [music] steel giant. The facade is punctured with gill-like openings that ventilate and light the concourses by day and glow after dark. And in the [music] group stage, it will see teams such as South Africa and Japan among those playing here. Mexico City Stadium. Capacity [music] 83,000. Mexico City. Mexico City is the country's capital and one of the biggest cities in the world. A high altitude mega city [music] where endless districts, traffic, and prehispanic history meets modern Latin American urban life. In the southern part of this giant [music] metropolis, the legendary
5:24 Estadio Ezeka remains one of three Mexican venues at [music] the World Cup, hosting group games featuring the hosts and knockout stage matches and standing as one of the very few stadiums on the planet to [music] have staged World Cup finals in different eras. Ahead of the tournament, the stadium is undergoing the largest upgrade [music] in its history. In the group stage, it will stage the opening match between Mexico and South [music] Africa. The core of the puzzle is the United States, taking on the majority of the games at this record-breaking World Cup. 11 stadiums spread across a huge country mean multiple time zones, wildly different climates, and the feeling that the tournament is constantly traveling from coast to coast. Miami Stadium capacity 65,000. Miami. Miami is one of the most recognizable US
6:11 cities. A coastal metropolis of palm trees, beaches, and a humid tropical climate where sport mixes naturally with a holiday vibe. In the northern part of the metro area in Miami Gardens, Miami Stadium, better known as Hard Rock Stadium hosts four group games, [music] around a 32 match, a quarterfinal, and the third place playoff. Originally built as a multi-purpose bowl with characteristic spiral ramps in the corners and later reshaped by major renovations, it now has a bold rectangular roof supported by four tall corner masts, huge video screens, and a tighter football layout that brings fans closer to the action. In the group stage, it will welcome heavyweights such as Brazil, Uruguay, and Portugal, potentially with Cristiano Ronaldo on the pitch. Boston Stadium capacity 65,000 Boston
7:01 Boston is a cultural and historical hub of the US East Coast with neighborhoods that remember the Revolutionary War, leafy New England suburbs, and a coastline. Boston Stadium hosts five group matches, a round of 32 tie and a quarterfinal with its lighthouse style tower and arched video board over the north end creating a kind of stadium gate. Three main tiers of seating wrap around most of the pitch with business clubs and private suites built into the structure. And on World Cup nights, special rail services and highways pull fans in from both big cities. In the group stage, potential headline fixtures here include clashes like Mbappé versus Holland or high-profile meetings featuring Morocco and England. Seattle Stadium capacity 69,000. Seattle. Seattle lies between
7:49 water and mountains with its downtown squeezed between Elliot Bay, lakes and green [music] hills, fairies, coffee culture and views towards Mount Reineer. Just south of the city [music] center in the Sodto district stands Seattle Stadium, one of the most atmospheric venues of the World Cup with its open north end looking onto the skyline and stands famed for some of the loudest support in sport. hosting four group games, a round of 32 tie and a round of 16 match. Most of [music] the seats run along the sides of the pitch under two long arch supported roofs, while brick clad facads, steep [music] upper tiers, and flexible capacity make it feel both like a downtown arena and a classic football wall when Belgium and Muhammad Salah's Egypt play their matches here. First time on our channel? We publish
8:35 new stadium rankings and roundups every [music] week. Click the red button and join over 100,000 subscribers. Philadelphia Stadium. Capacity [music] 69,000. Philadelphia. Philadelphia is one of the most historic cities in the USA. Associated with the Declaration of Independence, brick row houses, and the industrial feel of the eastern seabboard. In the south of the city, inside a large sports complex, Philadelphia Stadium hosts five group matches and one round of 16 tie. [music] Three tiers of stands and eagle inspired shape and brick style details give it a classic NFL look. While solar panels and small wind turbines around the structure add a modern ecofocused touch. [music] One of the big nights here should feature Brazil and a team like Kurissau also get
9:22 its chance on this stage in the group phase. Los Angeles Stadium capacity 70,000 Los Angeles Los Angeles is a vast metropolis of hills, valleys, and palm lined boulevards. The city of angels is a diverse cultural hub famous for its entertainment scene, Pacific beaches, and global influence. Los Angeles Stadium in Englewood, known as Sofi Stadium, has a flowing futuristic form with a nearly transparent roof, open air yet covered [music] stands, and sculpted terrace gardens that blur the line between indoors and outdoors. [music] Its perforated aluminium facade with LED lighting, and the suspended 360° infinity screen underline its status as one [music] of the most innovative and expensive stadiums in the world. The
10:08 production of content displayed during a match on the giant screen alone requires the involvement of around 80 people. The stands are divided into as many as four major tiers intersected by bands of premium [music] seating. The stadium hosts five group matches, two round of 32 games, and a quarterfinal. National teams playing here include the United States, Belgium, and Iran. San Francisco Bay Area Stadium. Capacity 71,000. San Francisco Bay Area. San Francisco is a bayfront metropolis framed by hills and ocean [music] views. Just to the south, the wider Bay Area blends tech campuses, suburban neighborhoods, and waterfront landscapes. [music] San Francisco Bay Area Stadium in Santa Clara, known as Levis Stadium, features
10:53 three main tiers of seating, an [music] exposed steel structure, and a tall west stand topped with a rooftop garden and solar panels reflecting [music] its LEDcertified eco-friendly design. The asymmetrical bowl opens up for giant endzone video screens [music] and houses hundreds of concessions and premium areas. While the stadium's clean rectalinear lines give it a modern tech campus feel. San Francisco Bay Area Stadium staging five group fixtures and one round of 32 tie and national teams playing here include Jordan and Algeria. Houston Stadium [music] capacity 72,000 Houston. Houston is a sprawling southern metropolis with glassy office towers and warehouses. It is a city of NASA mission [music] control, big flavor techmex and barbecue
11:40 and trademark southern hospitality. Houston Stadium, known commercially as NRG Stadium, features a natural grass pitch, steep multi-tiered stands, [music] and one of the NFL's first fully retractable roofs whose twin 206 m trusses allow the panels to glide over the field in minutes. Massive endzone video boards, extensive premium seating, and a flexible bowl that regularly hosts football [music] rodeo, and concerts make it a true multi-purpose arena adapted to the Gulf Coast climate. [music] Houston Stadium, welcoming five group matches, plus round of 32 and round of 16 ties, includes national teams like Mexico, Portugal, and Cape Verde. [music] Kansas City Stadium capacity 73,000. Kansas City. Kansas [music] City
12:27 straddles the Kansas Missouri state line, known for its barbecue, fountains, and jazz heritage with a broad, low-rise skyline rolling over gentle Midwestern hills. Kansas City [music] Stadium, better known as Arrowhead Stadium, is an open red seated elliptical bowl with cutout corners for its distinctive oval video boards, [music] steep three-tier stands, and no roof with lighting arrays perched high above the sidelines. Its symmetrical wraparound [music] seating and an enclosed feel help trap sound, making it one of the loudest stadiums in the world meant a cauldron-like venue for World Cup matches. Kansas City Stadium, providing the backdrop for four group stage games, a round of 32 clash, and a quarterfinal. National teams playing here include Ecuador, the
13:12 Netherlands, and the 2022 World Champions. [music] Atlanta Stadium capacity 75,000. Atlanta. Atlanta is the capital of Georgia. The city blends southern hospitality with big city energy from worldclass museums to comfort food staples like fried chicken and peach cobbler. Atlanta [music] Stadium known as Mercedes-Benz Stadium is a futuristic arena with a [music] retractable eight panel roof inspired by a camera aperture, a vast glass facade opening views of the skyline, and a circular halo LED video board suspended around the roof opening. [music] Two main seating tiers split by premium balconies wrapped tightly around the field. While its sustainable design, distinctive angular [music] exterior, and flexible configuration make it one
13:59 of the World Cup's architectural showpieces. Atlanta Stadium rounding it off with five group matches, around a 32 tie, a round of [music] 16 game, and a blockbuster semi-final. National teams playing here include the reigning European champions Spain [music] and Usbekiststan. New York, New Jersey Stadium. Capacity 82,500. New York, New Jersey. New York and New Jersey share one of the world's most iconic metropolitan skylines, where Manhattan's skyscrapers give way across the Hudson to New Jerseys [music] sprawling suburbs, malls, and entertainment districts. >> [music] >> New York, New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, known as Metife Stadium, is [music] a three- tiered bowl with steep stands and a louvered facade that can light up in different colors, echoing
14:45 the identities of its two NFL tenants, and [music] during the World Cup, the colors of its host nations. Players will be played under illuminated louvers, solar powered lighting, giant HD video boards, and a dense steep bowl originally built for the Giants and Jets. During the tournament, it steps into the global spotlight as an expanded FIFA compliant version of itself, [music] hosting five group games, a round of 32 tie, a round of 16 match, and and on 19th July, the World Cup [music] final. National teams playing here include one of the bests like Brazil, Germany, France, and [music] England. Dallas Stadium capacity 94,000. [music] Dallas Fort Worth is a sprawling metroplex of suburbs. [music] The skyline opens out into wide horizons, stadiums, and
15:31 entertainment districts that pull fans in from across the state and beyond. Dallas Stadium in Arlington, known as [music] AT&T Stadium, sits under an elliptical roof supported by two huge steel arches [music] and a retractable system with giant glass doors behind each goal that can [music] transform it from a fully enclosed airconditioned arena into a semi-open stadium. Inside, [music] steep multi-tiered stands and a record-breaking HD video board hanging over the pitch create the feeling of a self-contained city under a roof [music] in true Texas style where everything is built to be bigger. During the World Cup, the stadium will host nine matches, [music] five group games, two round of 32 fixtures, one round of 16 tie, [music] and a semi-final. Some of the top national teams playing here include the Netherlands Argentina Japan and
16:18 England, as well as Austria, Croatia, [music] and Jordan. Who do you think will win the 2026 [music] World Cup? Let us know in the comments and stay tuned for more stadium content on our channel and social media. See you soon. [music]
