World Cup 2026, without the crowds

Did you know? Hosts the opening match at the legendary Estadio Azteca — the only stadium to host three World Cups.

Did you know? Hosts the Final on July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium.

Did you know? Hosts a semifinal — and more matches (9) than any other host city.

Did you know? Hosts a semifinal inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium's retractable oculus roof.

Did you know? Hosts the third-place playoff at Hard Rock Stadium.

Did you know? Hosts a quarterfinal at SoFi Stadium, the tournament's most futuristic venue.

Did you know? Hosts a quarterfinal at Gillette Stadium, just outside the city in Foxborough.

Did you know? Hosts a quarterfinal — its first-ever World Cup matches at Arrowhead.

Did you know? Hosts a Round of 32 match — expect fan zones along the Ben Franklin Parkway.

Did you know? Bay Area matches at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara — 40 minutes south of the city.

Did you know? Lumen Field hosts group-stage matches — famously the loudest stadium in North America.

Did you know? NRG Stadium hosts group matches under a fully closed, air-conditioned roof.

Did you know? Canada's opening match is here — the country's first men's World Cup game on home soil.

Did you know? BC Place hosts Canada matches — the only host stadium on the Pacific coast.

Did you know? Estadio Akron hosts Mexico's group matches — a cathedral of Mexican fútbol.

Did you know? Estadio BBVA sits under the Cerro de la Silla mountain — arguably the most scenic venue of the tournament.