The 2026 World Cup’s Biggest Venues

Where are some of the tournament’s major matches being held?

The 2026 World Cup kicks off on the 11th of June, when Mexico and South Africa look to get their first victories of the competition. This year, the event is being held across the United States, Canada and Mexico, with 16 stadiums across 16 host cities. 

With 48 teams taking part and some huge match-ups to come, those venues are going to have to host a global audience and require the capacity to deliver. While there are plenty of standout venues included in the line-up, we wanted to shine a light on a select few. 

AT&T Stadium

With a stunning capacity of 94,000, Dallas Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium is by far the largest venue of the 2026 World Cup. Known as Dallas Stadium and located in Dallas, Arlington, Texas, the venue was built between 2005 and 2009 to the tune of $1.3 billion. 

It was designed by HKS Architects and built by Manhattan Construction Company and is known for its claim to having the largest centre-hanging video board in the world. Stretching across 3 million square feet, the building is a structural marvel, with a huge glass wall, domed, retractable roof and 3,255-tonne steel arches. 

Estadio Azteca

Estadio Azteca, also known as Mexico City Stadium, is the second largest venue of the competition and can host up to 83,000 people. Located in Mexico, Estadio Azteca is the home of Club América and was built between 1962 and 1966. 

Designed by Mexican architects Pedro Ramírez Vázquez and Rafael Mijares Alcérreca, Estadio Azteca actually went through a recent renovation, costing around $150 million. Upgraded with new FIFA-approved structural reinforcements and a state-of-the-art grass system, it seems that Estadio Azteca is ready for battle. 

MetLife Stadium

Although it is only the third-biggest stadium featured at the 2026 World Cup, MetLife Stadium has been confirmed to be the host of the grand final. With a capacity of 82,500, the $1.6 billion venue serves as the home to the New York Giants and New York Jets. 

Built between 2007 and 2010 in East Rutherford, New Jersey, MetLife Stadium recently saw the return of construction crews to install a FIFA-approved pitch. Originally designed by Skanska, fans will soon notice its impressive skyscraper-inspired exterior, which uses 40,000 tonnes of recycled steel and 30,000 tonnes of reused crushed concrete.

BC Place

Far from the largest stadium in the whole contest, BC Place represents the biggest venue of Canada’s contributions to the World Cup. Located in Vancouver, it is home to numerous local sports teams and was built between 1981 and 1983 for the World’s Fair. 

It originally featured the world's largest air-supported dome, which affectionately became known as the Bennet's Bubble, named after the Canadian politician Bill Bennett. Designed by Studio Phillips Barratt Ltd and built by Dillingham Construction, it cost $126 million to make and has now gone through a renovation of its own in time for the 2026 tournament.