where are world cup games being played in usa
Quick Scoop: Where World Cup Games Are Being Played in the USA (2026)
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is being hosted across 11 U.S. cities , with a total of 60 matches played on American soil as part of the joint North America tournament (USA, Mexico, Canada).
U.S. Host Cities & Stadiums
Here are the 11 American host cities and their stadiums, along with the number of matches each will host:
| City | Stadium | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | Atlanta Stadium | 8 |
| Boston (Foxborough) | Gillette Stadium | 7 |
| Dallas | Dallas Stadium | 9 |
| Houston | Houston Stadium | 7 |
| Kansas City | Kansas City Stadium | 6 |
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles Stadium | 8 |
| Miami | Miami Stadium | 7 |
| New York / New Jersey | New York New Jersey Stadium | 8 |
| Philadelphia | Philadelphia Stadium | 6 |
| San Francisco Bay Area | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium | 6 |
| Seattle | Seattle Stadium | 6 |
- Dallas is hosting the most U.S. matches with 9 games.
- Boston's Gillette Stadium in Foxborough is hosting 7 matches , as confirmed in local coverage.
- The tournament opened on June 11, 2026 in Mexico City and the final is set for July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium in the New York/New Jersey area.
Tournament Context
- The 2026 World Cup is the first to feature 48 teams , expanded from 32.
- Matches are split among 16 venues across three countries: 11 in the U.S. , 3 in Mexico , and 2 in Canada.
- As of early July 2026, the tournament is in the knockout stages (Round of 32 / Round of 16), with high-profile games featuring teams like Brazil, England, Mexico, and the U.S. menβs national team.
TL;DR
- 11 U.S. cities are hosting World Cup games in 2026.
- 60 total matches are being played in the United States.
- Key venues include Dallas (9 matches) , Atlanta, Los Angeles, and New York/New Jersey (8 each) , plus Boston, Houston, Miami, Kansas City, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area, and Seattle.
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