The 2026 World Cup will be played across 16 stadiums in three countries. Here's a tour of each venue, organized by capacity.

## Largest to Smallest

**1. AT&T Stadium, Arlington (94,000)** — The largest NFL stadium in capacity, home to the Dallas Cowboys. The retractable roof and the world's largest high-definition video board make it one of the most iconic venues in American sports.

**2. Estadio Azteca, Mexico City (83,000)** — The only stadium to host three World Cups. Home to Club América and the Mexican national team, and the site of some of football's most famous moments.

**3. MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford (82,500)** — Home to the New York Giants and Jets, and the host of the 2026 World Cup final. The central location and excellent transit connections make it a fitting final venue.

**4. Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta (75,000)** — The most architecturally innovative NFL stadium, with a pinwheel retractable roof and a 360-degree halo video board. The first LEED Platinum certified professional sports stadium in the US.

**5. Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City (73,000)** — One of the oldest NFL stadiums in continuous use, famous for having the loudest crowd in the NFL. The 2010 renovation brought the stadium up to modern standards.

**6. NRG Stadium, Houston (72,000)** — The first NFL stadium with a retractable roof, opened in 2002. Site of Super Bowls XXXVIII and LI, including the famous Patriots 28-3 comeback.

**7. Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara (71,000)** — The first NFL stadium to achieve LEED Gold certification. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, with 1,700 Wi-Fi access points and the most connected fan experience in the NFL.

**8. SoFi Stadium, Inglewood (70,000)** — The most expensive stadium ever built ($5.5 billion), home to the LA Rams and Chargers. The futuristic design and the largest 4K HDR video board in sports make it a visual spectacle.

**9. Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia (69,000)** — Home to the Philadelphia Eagles, and the first NFL stadium to install solar panels. The South Philadelphia Sports Complex location makes it easily accessible for fans.

**10. Lumen Field, Seattle (69,000)** — Home to the Seattle Seahawks and Sounders, Lumen Field holds the Guinness World Record for crowd noise. The passionate 12th Man crowd will provide a unique atmosphere.

**11. Gillette Stadium, Foxborough (65,000)** — Home to the New England Patriots, with five Super Bowl-winning teams to its name. Located 30 miles southwest of Boston, accessible by car or MBTA commuter rail.

**12. Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens (65,000)** — Has hosted more Super Bowls than any other venue (six). The 2015 renovation added a partial canopy roof and modernized the interior.

**13. BC Place, Vancouver (54,000)** — Originally opened in 1983 as the world's largest air-supported domed stadium, BC Place was renovated in 2011 with a retractable roof. Hosted the 2010 Winter Olympics opening ceremony.

**14. Estadio BBVA, Guadalupe (53,500)** — A modern football-specific stadium opened in 2015, home to C.F. Monterrey. The perforated metal façade provides natural ventilation and shade.

**15. Estadio Akron, Zapopan (48,000)** — A 2010 stadium with a distinctive volcanic rock-inspired exterior design. Home to C.D. Guadalajara (Chivas), one of Mexico's most popular clubs.

**16. BMO Field, Toronto (45,000)** — Canada's first soccer-specific stadium, opened in 2007. A major expansion is underway to increase capacity for the 2026 World Cup.