world cup where are they playing

The 2026 World Cup is being played across Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Matches are spread across 16 host cities in those three countries, with the final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Host cities

• United States: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle.

• Mexico: Guadalajara, Mexico City, Monterrey.

• Canada: Toronto, Vancouver.

Timing

The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026. The opening match is in Mexico City , and the final is in New Jersey.

Country| Host cities
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United States| Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle 6
Mexico| Guadalajara, Mexico City, Monterrey 6
Canada| Toronto, Vancouver 6

TL;DR: North America — mainly the U.S., plus Mexico and Canada — is hosting the World Cup in 16 cities.