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A tour of the 2026 World Cup stadiums π
A tour of the 2026 World Cup stadiums π
From Mexico City to Vancouver, via Miami and New York, hereβs an overview of the 16 stadiums that will host the 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup.
π²π½ Mexico City Stadium (Estadio Azteca)
Main fixtures: Opening match (with Mexico), group-stage matches, Round of 32 and Round of 16. This legendary temple will become the first stadium in history to host three editions of the World Cup.
π²π½ Guadalajara Stadium (Estadio Akron)
City: Zapopan / Guadalajara
Main fixtures: Group-stage matches (including one Mexico match).
π²π½ Monterrey Stadium (Estadio BBVA)
City: Guadalupe / Monterrey
Main fixtures: Group-stage matches and one Round of 32 match. Nicknamed "The Steel Giant," it offers a breathtaking view of the Sierra Madre mountains.
π¨π¦ Toronto Stadium (BMO Field)
Opening date: 2007 (expanded for 2026)
Main fixtures: Canadaβs first-ever home match at a World Cup, group-stage matches, and one Round of 32 match.
π¨π¦ Vancouver Stadium (BC Place)
Opening date: 1983 (regularly renovated)
Main fixtures: Group-stage matches (including two Canada games), Round of 32 and Round of 16.
πΊπΈ New York / New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium)
City: East Rutherford (suburb of New York)
Main fixtures: Brazil vs. Morocco, France vs. Senegal, the grand Final (July 19).
πΊπΈ Dallas Stadium (AT&T Stadium)
City: Arlington / Dallas
Main fixtures: England vs. Croatia, a semi-final. It is the largest stadium in the tournament, famous for its retractable roof and enormous suspended giant screen.
πΊπΈ Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium)
Main fixtures: Spain vs. Cape Verde, a semi-final. An architectural masterpiece with a retractable roof shaped like a camera aperture.
πΊπΈ Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium)
City: Inglewood / Los Angeles
Main fixtures: The United States' opening match (USA vs. Paraguay), a quarter-final. It was the most expensive stadium in the world when built (nearly $5 billion).
πΊπΈ Miami Stadium (Hard Rock Stadium)
City: Miami Gardens / Miami
Main fixtures: Portugal vs. Colombia, a quarter-final, and the third-place match.
πΊπΈ Boston Stadium (Gillette Stadium)
City: Foxborough / Boston
Main fixtures: Norway vs. France, a quarter-final.
πΊπΈ Kansas City Stadium (Arrowhead Stadium)
Opening date: 1972 (modernized)
Main fixtures: Argentina vs. Algeria, a quarter-final. Listed in the record books as the loudest stadium in the world.
πΊπΈ Houston Stadium (NRG Stadium)
Main fixtures: Group-stage matches (including Portugal vs. DR Congo), Round of 32 and Round of 16.
πΊπΈ San Francisco Bay Stadium (Levi's Stadium)
City: Santa Clara / San Francisco
Main fixtures: 6 matches in total, including group-stage games and one Round of 32 match.
πΊπΈ Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field)
Main fixtures: USA vs. Australia, group-stage matches, Round of 32 and Round of 16. Known for its electric atmosphere thanks to MLS supporters.
πΊπΈ Philadelphia Stadium (Lincoln Financial Field)
Main fixtures: Brazil vs. Haiti, group-stage matches and a Round of 16 match.
What about you, which one is your favorite? Tell us in the comments!
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