🏟️ MetLife Stadium — New York / New Jersey
Eight miles west of Midtown Manhattan, MetLife Stadium is the jewel of the 2026 World Cup. The NFL home of the New York Giants and Jets will host eight matches across all stages of the tournament, culminating in the historic final. FIFA will call it New York New Jersey Stadium per its no-sponsor-name policy. For the World Cup, the stadium's artificial turf has been replaced with natural grass grown over 10 months in North Carolina. The halftime show of the final will feature Madonna, Shakira, and BTS — the first halftime show in World Cup history.
🏟️ AT&T Stadium — Dallas, Texas
Home of the Dallas Cowboys (NFL), AT&T Stadium is one of the largest domed stadiums in the world and the biggest US venue at the 2026 World Cup. Its massive center-hung HD video board — spanning the entire width of the field — makes it one of the most visually impressive arenas in the tournament. Located in Arlington between Dallas and Fort Worth, the stadium offers easy access from two major cities.
🏟️ SoFi Stadium — Los Angeles, California
Opened in 2020, SoFi Stadium in Inglewood is one of the most modern and expensive stadiums ever built ($5.5 billion). Home to the LA Rams and LA Chargers (NFL), it features a translucent roof that provides shade without enclosing the venue. Los Angeles — the entertainment capital of the world — is one of the most anticipated host cities of the 2026 World Cup.
🏟️ Levi's Stadium — San Francisco Bay Area
Home of the San Francisco 49ers (NFL), Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara hosted the 2016 Copa América Final. Silicon Valley surrounds this tech-forward venue — it has more Wi-Fi access points per fan than any other major stadium in the US. The Bay Area's temperate climate and strong Latin American football culture make it one of the most vibrant World Cup locations in the country.
🏟️ Arrowhead Stadium — Kansas City, Missouri
Home of the Kansas City Chiefs (NFL) and widely regarded as one of the loudest stadiums in the world, Arrowhead Stadium brings a passionate football atmosphere to the 2026 World Cup. Kansas City sits on the border of Missouri and Kansas, giving it a unique cross-state fan base.
🏟️ Lumen Field — Seattle, Washington
Home of the Seattle Seahawks (NFL) and Seattle Sounders FC (MLS), Lumen Field has a long history of hosting major football events. The Sounders' dedicated fan section — the ECS — makes it one of the loudest venues in North American soccer. Seattle's Pacific Northwest setting and multicultural character create a unique World Cup atmosphere on the West Coast.
🏟️ Lincoln Financial Field — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Home of the Philadelphia Eagles (NFL), Lincoln Financial Field is one of the East Coast's premier stadiums for the 2026 World Cup. Philadelphia — the birthplace of American democracy and a city with a rich European immigrant heritage — is one of the most football-passionate host cities in the US. It's also the closest major World Cup venue to New York.
🏟️ Gillette Stadium — Boston / Foxborough, Massachusetts
Home of the New England Patriots (NFL) and New England Revolution (MLS), Gillette Stadium in Foxborough hosts World Cup matches for the Greater Boston area. Massachusetts has one of the largest Portuguese and Brazilian communities in the United States, making this venue's matches especially charged whenever those nations play nearby.
🏟️ Mercedes-Benz Stadium — Atlanta, Georgia
Home of the Atlanta Falcons (NFL) and Atlanta United FC (MLS), Mercedes-Benz Stadium is one of the most architecturally striking venues in the 2026 World Cup. Its distinctive 8-panel retractable roof — modeled after the oculus of the Pantheon — has made it one of the most photographed sports venues in North America. Atlanta is a major international city with a rapidly growing Spanish-speaking population.
🏟️ Hard Rock Stadium — Miami, Florida
Home of the Miami Dolphins (NFL) and Inter Miami CF (MLS — David Beckham's club), Hard Rock Stadium is the heart of South Florida football. Miami's massive Latin American community — Cuban, Colombian, Venezuelan, Argentine — makes it one of the most authentic World Cup atmospheres in the US. The city is also a natural gateway between North America and Latin America.
🏟️ Allegiant Stadium — Las Vegas, Nevada
Home of the Las Vegas Raiders (NFL), Allegiant Stadium brings the World Cup to the entertainment capital of the world. The fully enclosed domed stadium maintains a climate-controlled environment — critical for Nevada's desert summer heat. It's the smallest US venue by capacity but arguably the most glamorous location, with Las Vegas's unmatched entertainment infrastructure surrounding every match.
📊 Summary — All 11 USA Venues
| Venue (FIFA Name) | City | Capacity | Notable |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York New Jersey Stadium | East Rutherford, NJ | 82,500 | World Cup Final (July 19) |
| Dallas Stadium | Arlington, TX | ~92,000 | Largest US venue |
| Los Angeles Stadium | Inglewood, CA | 70,240 | SoFi — newest US venue |
| San Francisco Bay Area Stadium | Santa Clara, CA | 68,500 | Hosted Copa América 2016 Final |
| Kansas City Stadium | Kansas City, MO | 76,416 | One of loudest NFL venues |
| Seattle Stadium | Seattle, WA | 67,000 | Strong MLS football culture |
| Philadelphia Stadium | Philadelphia, PA | 69,796 | Closest East Coast venue to NY |
| Boston Stadium | Foxborough, MA | 65,878 | Large Brazilian/Portuguese community |
| Atlanta Stadium | Atlanta, GA | 71,000 | Iconic retractable-roof oculus |
| Miami Stadium | Miami Gardens, FL | 65,326 | Home of Inter Miami CF |
| Las Vegas Stadium | Las Vegas, NV | 61,000 | Fully domed, climate controlled |