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2026 World Cup Host Cities Revealed by FIFA

June 17, 2022 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Charlotte FC News Release


For the first time since 1994, the World Cup will be held in North America. The biggest sporting event in the world will be hosted between the United States, Mexico, and Canada. This will be the third time it is held in Mexico, the second time in the U.S., and the very first time for Canada.

Eleven of the chosen cities reside in the US where 60 games will be played, while Canada has two and Mexico has three. The latter two nations will both host 10 games apiece.

Thirteen of the 16 cities selected are home to Major League Soccer markets. For the first time, the event will include 48 nations from six confederations (usually 32 nations).

The full group of North American host cities is listed below.

United States host cities (11)

Atlanta - Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Boston - Gillette Stadium

Dallas - AT&T Stadium

Houston - NRG Stadium

Kansas City - Arrowhead Stadium

Los Angeles - SoFi Stadium

Miami - Hard Rock Stadium

New York/New Jersey - MetLife Stadium

Philadelphia - Lincoln Financial Field

San Francisco/Bay Area - Levi's Stadium

Seattle - Lumen Field

Canada host cities (2)

Toronto - BMO Field

Vancouver - BC Place

Mexico host cities (3)

Guadalajara - Estadio Akron

Mexico City - Estadio Azteca

Monterrey - Estadio BBVA

Regions

The 16 host cities are separated into three regions to reduce travel.

Eastern: Boston, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, Toronto

Central: Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Mexico City, Monterrey

Western: Guadalajara, Los Angeles, San Francisco/Bay Area, Seattle, Vancouver

Which cities missed the cut?

Canada: Edmonton

US: Baltimore/D.C., Cincinnati, Denver, Nashville, Orlando

Mexico: N/A

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