Explore the venues that will
define football’s biggest stage in 2026

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

With a capacity of approximately 45,000, BMO Field is Canada’s first football-specific stadium and serves as the home ground for the national football team, Toronto FC, and the Toronto Argonauts. It will be one of the key venues for the 2026 World Cup, hosting a number of group stage matches. The stadium is where the Canadian men’s national team secured qualification for the 2022 World Cup (marking their first appearance in 36 years).

Distance from Toronto Pearson International (YYZ, CYYZ): 14 miles (23 km)
YYZ has five runways, two terminals, major cargo facilities, advanced RNP-AR navigation, a Terminal Link train, and serves over 180 destinations with around 50 million passengers yearly.

Distance from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ, CYTZ): 1 mile (2 km)
YTZ is a downtown island airport with one main runway, a single terminal with 11 gates, ferry and tunnel access to downtown, strict noise and jet restrictions, and serves about 2-3 million passengers to over 20 destinations yearly.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Located on False Creek, BC Place seats approximately 54,000 and was the main venue for the 2010 Winter Olympics. It hosts the Vancouver Whitecaps FC of MLS and the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. BC Place will be a key venue for the 2026 World Cup, staging seven group and knockout round matches.

Distance from Vancouver International Airport (YVR, CYVR): 7 miles (12 km)
YVR has three runways, two terminals, major cargo and maintenance facilities, advanced navigation, and serves over 120 destinations with around 26 million passengers yearly.

Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

With a capacity of about 48,000, Estadio Akron hosts Liga MX side C.D. Guadalajara and their regular season matches. With its elevated site and coliseum-like design, Estadio Akron is among the most striking venues for the World Cup, hosting four group stage games, including Mexico's second group fixture.

Distance from Guadalajara International Airport (GDL, MMGL): 20 miles (32 km)
GDL has two runways, one terminal with 43 gates, major cargo facilities, modern navigation systems, and serves over 17 million passengers yearly.

Mexico City, Mexico

This iconic stadium, seating around 83,000, hosted the 1970 and 1986 World Cup finals. It is home to Club América, Cruz Azul, and the Mexico national team. Estadio Azteca will once again host the World Cup in 2026, staging the opening fixture and other high-profile matches including knockout rounds.

Distance from Mexico City International Airport Benito Juárez (MEX, MMMX): 14 miles (22 km)
MEX has two runways, two terminals with over 95 gates, major cargo facilities, advanced navigation and ground transport connections, serving more than 45 million passengers yearly.

Distance from Mexico City Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU, MMSM): 38 miles (61 km)
NLU has three runways, one terminal with 27 gates, major cargo facilities, advanced navigation systems, and serves over 6 million passengers yearly.

Guadalupe, Nuevo León, Mexico

Nicknamed ‘El Gigante de Acero’ (The Steel Giant), this stadium seats roughly 53,500 for World Cup matches and is home to Monterrey’s Liga MX team. It will host four matches during the 2026 tournament, including three group games and one Round of 32 fixture, bringing fans to northern Mexico.

Distance from Monterrey International Airport (MTY, MMMY): 15 miles (24 km)
MTY has two runways, three terminals with 38 gates, significant cargo operations, modern navigation systems, and serves around 13 million passengers yearly.

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

This award-winning fan experience stadium, standing at 300 feet high and with an expected capacity of 75,000 for matches, is home to the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons and MLS’s Atlanta United FC. Atlanta Stadium will be a major 2026 World Cup venue, hosting eight matches, including the semi-final showdown.

Distance from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL, KATL): 11 miles (18 km)
ATL has five runways, two terminals with over 200 gates, major cargo and ground handling facilities, advanced navigation, and serves over 110 million passengers to 210 destinations yearly.

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Currently undergoing renovations ahead of the World Cup, this 65,000-capacity stadium hosts the NFL’s New England Patriots and MLS’s New England Revolution. It will serve as a key site for the 2026 World Cup, staging several matches, including the first quarter-final game.

Distance from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS, KBOS): 30 miles (48 km)
BOS has six runways, four terminals with 89 gates, cargo and maintenance facilities, advanced navigation, and serves around 32 million passengers to 60 destinations yearly.

Distance from Hanscom Field (BED, KBED): 33 miles (53 km)
BED has three runways, general aviation and corporate flight facilities, FBOs, and maintenance services. It handles private, business, and military aviation operations, serving as the largest general aviation airport in New England.

Distance from Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport (PVD, KPVD): 34 miles (55 km)
PVD has two runways, one terminal with 20 gates, cargo and maintenance facilities, modern navigation systems, and serves around 4 million passengers to 30 destinations yearly.

Dallas/Arlington, Texas, USA

Known as ‘The Death Star’ due to its imposing presence, AT&T Stadium is the largest NFL venue, seating about 94,000, and is home to five-time Super Bowl winners, the Dallas Cowboys. It has hosted the CONCACAF Gold Cup and will welcome fans for a number of matches during the 2026 World Cup, including one semi-final.

Distance from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW, KDFW): 12 miles (19 km) 
DFW has seven runways, five terminals with over 165 gates, major cargo and maintenance facilities, advanced navigation, and serves over 70 million passengers to 200 destinations yearly.

Distance from Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL, KDAL): 20 miles (32 km)
DAL has two runways, one terminal with over 20 gates, cargo and maintenance facilities, and serves around 12 million passengers to 30 destinations yearly.

Houston, Texas, USA

With a capacity of approximately 72,000, this stadium is frequently used by the US. men’s national football team and is home to the NFL’s Houston Texans. It will host seven matches in the 2026 World Cup, including two knockout games.

Distance from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH, KIAH): 26 miles (42 km)
IAH has five runways, five terminals with over 160 gates, major cargo and maintenance facilities, advanced navigation, and serves more than 50 million passengers to 180 destinations.

Distance from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU, KHOU): 12 miles (19 km)
HOU has three runways, one terminal with over 25 gates, cargo and maintenance facilities, and serves around 17 million passengers to 50 destinations yearly.

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

Arrowhead Stadium, which holds a world record as the loudest outdoor sports venue in the world, hosts the NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs and football teams Sporting KC and KC Current. Having hosted a record five consecutive NFL Conference Championships, the venue is no stranger to high-profile tournaments and will stage six 2026 World Cup matches.

Distance from Kansas City International Airport (MCI, KCMI): 30 miles (48 km)
MCI has three runways, one terminal with 39 gates, cargo and maintenance facilities, and serves around 12 million passengers to 40 destinations yearly.

Distance from Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC, KMKC): 11 miles (18 km)
MKC has two runways, one terminal with eight gates, general aviation and limited cargo facilities, serving under a million passengers yearly.

Los Angeles, California, USA

Opened in 2020 with a capacity of 70,000, this stadium is home to the NFL’s Los Angeles Rams and Chargers. It will play a major role in the 2026 World Cup, hosting important matches like the USA’s opener. It will also host ceremonies for the 2028 Olympic Games.

Distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, KLAX): 5 miles (8 km)
LAX has four runways, nine terminals with 146 gates, major cargo and maintenance facilities, advanced navigation, and serves around 88 million passengers to over 190 destinations yearly.

Distance from Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR, KBUR): 27 miles (43 km)
BUR has two runways, two terminals with 12 gates, cargo and maintenance support, and serves around 6 million passengers to 20 destinations yearly.

Distance from Long Beach Airport (LGB, KLGB): 22 miles (35 km)
LGB has three runways, one terminal with nine gates, limited cargo facilities, and serves 2-3 million passengers yearly.

Distance from Ontario International Airport (ONT, KONT): 54 miles (87 km)
ONT has two runways, two terminals with over 15 gates, cargo facilities, and serves around 5 million passengers with regional and some international flights yearly.

Miami, Florida, USA

With a World Cup seating capacity expected at 65,000, this stadium is home to the NFL’s Miami Dolphins and hosts major events including the Miami Grand Prix and Miami Open tennis. Miami Stadium will host six 2026 World Cup games, including the bronze final clash.

Distance from Miami International Airport (MIA): 17 miles (27 km)
MIA has four runways, three terminals with 128 gates, major cargo and maintenance facilities, advanced navigation, and serves over 50 million passengers to over 150 destinations yearly.

Distance from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL, KFLL): 18 miles (29 km)
FLL has two runways, four terminals with over 90 gates, cargo facilities, and serves around 36 million passengers to more than 100 destinations yearly.

Distance from Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF, KOPF): 6 miles (10 km)
OPF has three runways, a general aviation terminal, limited cargo, serving private, charter, and training flights yearly.

Distance from Miami Executive Airport (TMB, KTMB): 32 miles (51 km)
TMB has three runways, one general aviation terminal, limited cargo, and serves private and corporate flights yearly.

New Jersey, USA

Seating approximately 82,500, this stadium hosted the 2016 Copa America final and is home to the NFL’s New York Giants and Jets. It will host numerous matches during the 2026 World Cup, making it a key east coast venue.

Distance from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, KEWR): 12 miles (19 km)
EWR has three runways, three terminals with around 110 gates, major cargo and maintenance facilities, advanced navigation, and serves around 46 million passengers to over 140 destinations yearly.

Distance from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK, KJFK): 30 miles (48 km)
JFK has four runways, six terminals with over 128 gates, major cargo and maintenance facilities, advanced navigation, and serves around 60 million passengers to 180 destinations yearly.

Distance from Laguardia Airport (LGA, KLGA): 20 miles (32 km)
LGA has two runways, four terminals with 72 gates, cargo and maintenance facilities, and serves around 30 million passengers to 80 destinations yearly.

Distance from New York Stewart International Airport (SWF, KSWF): 61 miles (98 km)
SWF has two runways, a single terminal with 10 gates, cargo and general aviation facilities, modern navigation systems, and serves around 1 million passengers to 15 destinations yearly.

Distance from Teterboro Airport (TEB, KTEB): 4 miles (6 km)
TEB has two runways, one terminal, general aviation and charter facilities, limited cargo, serving private and corporate flights yearly.

Distance from Westchester County Airport (HPN, KHPN): 38 miles (61 km)
HPN has two runways, one terminal with 12 gates, cargo and general aviation facilities, modern navigation systems, and serves around 3 million passengers to 25 destinations yearly.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Opened in 2003 with a Manchester United vs Barcelona match, this stadium seats around 69,000 and is home to the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles. It will be one of the 2026 World Cup venues, hosting five group-phase games and a round of 16 game which will take place on 4 July, marking 250 years since the United States' Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia.

Distance from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): 6 miles (10 km)
PHL has four runways, seven terminals with 125 gates, major cargo and maintenance facilities, and serves around 33 million passengers to over 130 destinations yearly.

Seattle, Washington, USA

This horseshoe-shaped stadium with an open north end offers stunning views over the Seattle skyline. It seats about 69,000 and hosts MLS’s Seattle Sounders and NFL’s Seattle Seahawks. It will welcome fans during the 2026 World Cup with six matches, including USA's second group fixture and two knockout games.

Distance from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA, KSEA): 13 miles (21 km)
SEA has three runways, two terminals, major cargo and maintenance facilities, advanced navigation, and serves around 52 million passengers to over 120 destinations yearly.

Distance from King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI, KBFI): 5 miles (8 km)
BFI has two runways, one terminal, general aviation and cargo facilities, serving private, charter, and cargo flights yearly.

San Francisco Bay Area, California, USA

Since opening in 2014, this stadium has been home to the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers and hosted Super Bowl 50 in 2016. It seats around 71,000 and will be a key West Coast venue for the 2026 World Cup, with six matches, including five group fixtures and one knockout game.

Distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO): 31 miles (50km)
SFO has four runways, four terminals with over 115 gates, major cargo and maintenance facilities, advanced navigation, and serves around 57 million passengers to more than 150 destinations yearly.

Distance from San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC, KSJC): 6 miles (10 km)
SJC has two runways, two terminals with 28 gates, cargo facilities, and serves around 17 million passengers yearly.

Distance from Oakland International Airport (OAK, KOAK): 33 miles (53 km)
OAK has four runways, two terminals with 30 gates, cargo facilities, and serves around 13 million passengers yearly.