16 host cities for the 2026 World Cup
Eleven in the USA, three in Mexico, two in Canada. Every venue, every capacity, every match count.
Nigeria did not qualify. This hub is built for the Naija bettor who is watching anyway.
All 16 venues
| City | Country | Venue | Capacity | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | USA | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | 71,000 | 8 including one semi-final |
| Boston | USA | Gillette Stadium | 65,878 | 7 including a quarter-final |
| Dallas | USA | AT&T Stadium | 80,000 | 9 including a semi-final |
| Houston | USA | NRG Stadium | 72,220 | 7 group and knockout fixtures |
| Kansas City | USA | Arrowhead Stadium | 76,416 | 6 group and round-of-32 fixtures |
| Los Angeles | USA | SoFi Stadium | 70,240 | 8 including a quarter-final |
| Miami | USA | Hard Rock Stadium | 65,326 | 7 including third-place playoff |
| New York / New Jersey | USA | MetLife Stadium | 82,500 | 8 including the FINAL on 19 July |
| Philadelphia | USA | Lincoln Financial Field | 69,796 | 6 group and knockout fixtures |
| San Francisco Bay Area | USA | Levi's Stadium | 68,500 | 6 group and round-of-32 fixtures |
| Seattle | USA | Lumen Field | 68,740 | 6 group and round-of-32 fixtures |
| Toronto | Canada | BMO Field | 45,500 | 6 group fixtures including Canada opener |
| Vancouver | Canada | BC Place | 54,500 | 7 group and knockout fixtures |
| Mexico City | Mexico | Estadio Azteca | 87,523 | 5 including the opening match on 11 June |
| Guadalajara | Mexico | Estadio Akron | 48,071 | 4 group fixtures |
| Monterrey | Mexico | Estadio BBVA | 51,348 | 4 group fixtures |
Why this matters for Naija bettors
Kickoff times in Nigeria are driven by the venue time zone. East Coast USA venues (New York, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Miami) put kickoffs in the 18:00 to 02:00 WAT window, the Naija prime-time sweet spot. West Coast venues (Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle) push kickoffs to 22:00 to 05:00 WAT. Mexico City and Canadian venues sit in between.
For in-play betting, knowing the venue helps you plan. Are you betting from home? From a late-night viewing centre? Factor the local kickoff into every bet slip.
The final on 19 July at MetLife Stadium (capacity 82,500) kicks off at 21:00 WAT. Block the evening out.