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The 2026 FIFA World Cup is finally here! The 48-team, 104-match event kicks off Thursday, June 11, with a pair of Group A matches in Mexico.
The U.S. Men’s National Team begins its quest for a first World Cup trophy at 9 p.m. ET Friday against Paraguay at the stadium formerly known as SoFi in Inglewood, California.
MORE: 2026 FIFA World Cup TV schedule, full list of games
That’s right. FIFA required the renaming of any World Cup host stadium featuring a corporate sponsor. Why? Because those corporate sponsors are not FIFA corporate sponsors.
MORE: 7 defining moments in USA Men’s World Cup history
On Wednesday, FIFA shared a social media post ranking the North American World Cup hosts stadiums by seating capacity.
Following is a list of the eight largest World Cup stadiums and what games they will host. FIFA hopes the 2026 World Cup will break an average attendance record of 68,991 set in 1994, the last time the U.S. hosted the event. These stadiums certainly have the capacity for it.
General view inside MetLife Stadium during the final of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. | Amanda Perobelli-Reuters via Imagn Images
MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., boasts a seating capacity of 78,576. The home of the NFL’s New York Giants and New York Jets will play host to four group-stage matches beginning Saturday. Then, it will welcome Round of 32 and Round of 16 knockout games.
The World Cup Final is set for July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium.
A general overall aerial view of Estadio Azteca. | Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports via Imagn Images
Also known as Estadio Azteca, with a capacity of 72,766, Mexico City Stadium received the honor of opening the World Cup with host nation Mexico playing South Africa on Thursday.
The home of Club America will play host to three group-stage matches as well as Round of 32 and Round of 16 contests.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones’ pride and joy, AT&T Stadium, can hold 70,122 soccer fans.
Now Dallas Stadium, Jerry World is a busy venue for the World Cup. It will host five group-stage matches, two Round of 32 events and one Round of 16 and semifinal contest.
A general view of the exterior of SoFi Stadium prior to a game between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Houston Texans. | Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
As mentioned, Los Angeles Stadium is SoFi Stadium, the home of the NFL’s Los Angeles Rams and Chargers, not to mention the Super Bowl in 2027. It comes in just short of 70,000 capacity at 69,650.
Los Angeles Stadium serves as the venue for five group-stage matches, including two involving the USMNT, as well as two Round of 32 matches and a quarterfinal.
A general view in the second half of Super Bowl LX between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks at Levi’s Stadium. | Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, is coming off a Super Bowl in 2026. The venue, which seats 69,391 for soccer, is the home of the San Francisco 49ers.
Five group-stage matches and a Round of 32 clash make up the schedule for the Bay Area.
A kickoff is seen during the first quarter of a game between the Houston Texans and Arizona Cardinals at NRG Stadium. | Thomas Shea-Imagn Images
NRG Stadium, the home of the NFL’s Houston Texans, seats 68,311 for soccer.
Houston Stadium will host five group-stage matches as well as single Round of 32 and a Round of 16 matches.
A general view of the interior of Arrowhead Stadium prior to the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. | Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
The home where Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce roam, Arrowhead Stadium, has a capacity of 67,513.
Kansas City Stadium is the assigned site of four group-stage matches, a Round of 32 contest and a quarterfinal.
General view during a moment of silence in tribute to Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva before a quarterfinal match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. | Amanda Perobelli-Reuters via Imagn Images
The NFL’s Atlanta Falcons play in Mercedes-Benz Stadium, which boasts a seating capacity of 67,382.
Meanwhile, Atlanta Stadium will be busy, just like Dallas. It will host five group-stage matches along with Round of 32, Round of 16 and semifinal contests.
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The U.S. Men’s National Team begins its quest for a first World Cup trophy at 9 p.m. ET Friday against Paraguay at the stadium formerly known as SoFi in Inglewood, California.
MORE: 2026 FIFA World Cup TV schedule, full list of games
That’s right. FIFA required the renaming of any World Cup host stadium featuring a corporate sponsor. Why? Because those corporate sponsors are not FIFA corporate sponsors.
MORE: 7 defining moments in USA Men’s World Cup history
On Wednesday, FIFA shared a social media post ranking the North American World Cup hosts stadiums by seating capacity.
Following is a list of the eight largest World Cup stadiums and what games they will host. FIFA hopes the 2026 World Cup will break an average attendance record of 68,991 set in 1994, the last time the U.S. hosted the event. These stadiums certainly have the capacity for it.
New York New Jersey Stadium
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General view inside MetLife Stadium during the final of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. | Amanda Perobelli-Reuters via Imagn Images
MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., boasts a seating capacity of 78,576. The home of the NFL’s New York Giants and New York Jets will play host to four group-stage matches beginning Saturday. Then, it will welcome Round of 32 and Round of 16 knockout games.
The World Cup Final is set for July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium.
Mexico City Stadium
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A general overall aerial view of Estadio Azteca. | Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports via Imagn Images
Also known as Estadio Azteca, with a capacity of 72,766, Mexico City Stadium received the honor of opening the World Cup with host nation Mexico playing South Africa on Thursday.
The home of Club America will play host to three group-stage matches as well as Round of 32 and Round of 16 contests.
Dallas Stadium
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones’ pride and joy, AT&T Stadium, can hold 70,122 soccer fans.
Now Dallas Stadium, Jerry World is a busy venue for the World Cup. It will host five group-stage matches, two Round of 32 events and one Round of 16 and semifinal contest.
Los Angeles Stadium
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A general view of the exterior of SoFi Stadium prior to a game between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Houston Texans. | Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
As mentioned, Los Angeles Stadium is SoFi Stadium, the home of the NFL’s Los Angeles Rams and Chargers, not to mention the Super Bowl in 2027. It comes in just short of 70,000 capacity at 69,650.
Los Angeles Stadium serves as the venue for five group-stage matches, including two involving the USMNT, as well as two Round of 32 matches and a quarterfinal.
San Francisco Bay Area Stadium
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A general view in the second half of Super Bowl LX between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks at Levi’s Stadium. | Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, is coming off a Super Bowl in 2026. The venue, which seats 69,391 for soccer, is the home of the San Francisco 49ers.
Five group-stage matches and a Round of 32 clash make up the schedule for the Bay Area.
Houston Stadium
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A kickoff is seen during the first quarter of a game between the Houston Texans and Arizona Cardinals at NRG Stadium. | Thomas Shea-Imagn Images
NRG Stadium, the home of the NFL’s Houston Texans, seats 68,311 for soccer.
Houston Stadium will host five group-stage matches as well as single Round of 32 and a Round of 16 matches.
Kansas City Stadium
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A general view of the interior of Arrowhead Stadium prior to the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. | Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
The home where Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce roam, Arrowhead Stadium, has a capacity of 67,513.
Kansas City Stadium is the assigned site of four group-stage matches, a Round of 32 contest and a quarterfinal.
Atlanta Stadium
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General view during a moment of silence in tribute to Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva before a quarterfinal match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. | Amanda Perobelli-Reuters via Imagn Images
The NFL’s Atlanta Falcons play in Mercedes-Benz Stadium, which boasts a seating capacity of 67,382.
Meanwhile, Atlanta Stadium will be busy, just like Dallas. It will host five group-stage matches along with Round of 32, Round of 16 and semifinal contests.
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