2026 World Cup Host Cities by Country: Canada, Mexico, and the United States

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Last checked: 11 May 2026

The 2026 World Cup will be staged across 16 host cities in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. A country-by-country view is one of the easiest ways for fans to start planning.

This guide is intentionally simple: it helps readers understand the map before they go deeper into stadiums, match schedules, hotels, transport, and ticketing.

Host map by country

Start with the country, then choose the city guide or match schedule that fits your trip.

Canada 2 cities

Toronto and Vancouver.

Mexico 3 cities

Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey.

United States 11 host markets

From Seattle and Los Angeles to Miami and New York New Jersey.

Canada host cities

Canada’s host cities are:

Toronto
Vancouver

These cities are useful for fans planning North American travel from Europe, Asia, and the Pacific region. Vancouver is especially relevant for western travel routes, while Toronto is a major eastern gateway.

Mexico host cities

Mexico’s host cities are:

Guadalajara
Mexico City
Monterrey

Mexico City is scheduled to host the opening match on 11 June 2026. Mexico’s host cities will be important for fans tracking opening-week travel, regional football culture, and warm-weather match planning.

United States host cities

The United States host cities are:

Atlanta
Boston
Dallas
Houston
Kansas City
Los Angeles
Miami
New York New Jersey
Philadelphia
San Francisco Bay Area
Seattle

The United States has the largest number of host markets, so travel planning can vary widely by region. A fan trip built around Seattle and Vancouver looks very different from a trip built around Miami, Atlanta, and Houston.

How to use this list

Start with the country and city. Then check:

Which matches are assigned to that city
Whether your team plays there
How many rest days sit between matches
Airport and rail options
Hotel location versus stadium access
Official fan guidance closer to matchday

Editorial update plan

This page should be updated when:

Official venue guidance changes
Match assignments change
Local transport plans are published
Fan zones or public viewing areas are announced
Sponsor or hospitality opportunities become relevant

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