FIFA Reveals List of 16 Stadiums Across Canada, USA and Mexico To Host 2026 Football World Cup Matches
This will be the first-ever FIFA World Cup which would be hosted by three countries. The tournament will also be held in an expanded format involving a total of 48 teams.
Geneva, Sep 28: FIFA has released its list of the 16 stadiums that will host matches during the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States. The 2026 tournament will be the first World Cup to take place across three countries, with the number of participating teams set to increase from the current 32 up to 48, reports Xinhua. 'Try Again' Fans Disappointed As FIFA Unveils Official Logo for 2026 Football World Cup.
Canada will see Toronto and Vancouver host matches, while Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey will each have one stadium in Mexico.
The United States will stage games across 11 stadiums in Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Kansas City, Dallas, Atlanta, Houston, Boston, Philadelphia, Miami and New York/New Jersey.
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