Host Cities

SoFi Stadium

Los Angeles hosted the opening match and stays on the schedule into the quarter-finals, with SoFi Stadium in Inglewood as the venue. Direct flights from most of the world land at LAX, and the city handles big crowds better than its reputation suggests as long as you build each day around one area.

SoFi Stadium quarter-final | Inglewood stadium zone

MetLife Stadium

New York and New Jersey host the final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford. Most visitors stay in Manhattan or on the Jersey waterfront and ride NJ Transit out to the stadium, a trip that takes longer than the map suggests on match days.

MetLife Stadium | Manhattan stay options

Estadio Azteca

Mexico City pairs the history of Estadio Azteca, the first stadium to host matches at three World Cups, with some of the best value of any host city. Food, transit, and neighborhoods like Roma and Condesa make it easy to fill the days between matches.

Estadio Azteca | Historic football culture

AT&T Stadium

Dallas hosts a semi-final on July 14 at AT&T Stadium, which actually sits in Arlington, roughly halfway between Dallas and Fort Worth. There is no rail link to the stadium, so plan around driving, rideshare, or official shuttles from the start.

AT&T Stadium | Semi-final on July 14

Hard Rock Stadium

Miami still has two big dates left: a quarter-final during the July 9-11 window and the third-place match on July 18, both at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. The stadium sits well north of the beach, so decide early whether your base prioritizes nightlife or matchday convenience.

Hard Rock Stadium | Third-place match July 18

BMO Field

Toronto is Canada's biggest host city, with BMO Field on the lakefront a short streetcar or GO train ride from downtown. It is one of the easiest stops of the tournament to manage without a car, and the summer patio scene makes it a lively base for following the knockout rounds.

BMO Field | Walkable lakefront setting

Lumen Field

Seattle's Lumen Field sits right at the edge of downtown, so match days here mean walking over from Pioneer Square rather than sitting in stadium queues of cars. Link light rail runs straight from the airport into the city core, which keeps the whole trip simple.

Lumen Field | Walkable downtown matchday

BC Place

Vancouver's BC Place sits right downtown, so you can stay in Yaletown or Coal Harbour and walk to the stadium. Between the football, Stanley Park, and the seawall, it is an easy city to enjoy car-free in July.

BC Place | Compact downtown base

Lincoln Financial Field

Philadelphia keeps things compact: Lincoln Financial Field sits in the South Philly sports complex on a direct SEPTA subway line from Center City. Amtrak links to New York and Washington make it a natural stop on an East Coast route, handy with the final coming up at MetLife.

Lincoln Financial Field | East Coast rail access

Levi's Stadium

The Bay Area splits its World Cup identity: San Francisco has the sights, while Levi's Stadium sits about 40 miles south in Santa Clara. Staying in San Jose or Santa Clara makes match days easy; staying in San Francisco means budgeting real Caltrain time.

Levi's Stadium | Silicon Valley access

Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Atlanta hosts a semi-final on July 15 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, which sits downtown next to a MARTA rail stop. Hartsfield-Jackson's flight network makes it one of the simplest host cities to reach from almost anywhere in the Americas.

Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Semi-final on July 15

NRG Stadium

Houston's NRG Stadium has a roof and air conditioning going for it, a real asset in Texas in July, and sits on the METRORail Red Line from downtown. Two airports and strong links across Latin America make it an easy connection point for fans routing between host cities.

NRG Stadium | International air links

Arrowhead Stadium

Kansas City hosts a quarter-final at Arrowhead Stadium during the July 9-11 window. Arrowhead is a drive-and-shuttle venue with no rail link, so sort out parking or shuttle plans before match day rather than improvising.

Arrowhead Stadium | Quarter-final host

Gillette Stadium

Boston hosts a quarter-final during the July 9-11 window, though the match itself happens at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, about 30 miles southwest of the city. Most fans stay in Boston and use the dedicated event trains on match day rather than driving.

Gillette Stadium | Historic city appeal

Estadio Akron

Guadalajara is Mexican football heartland, home of Chivas, with Estadio Akron out in Zapopan on the city's west side. Prices run friendlier than in the U.S. host cities, and Tlaquepaque plus a tequila-country day trip round out a visit nicely.

Estadio Akron | Strong football identity

Estadio BBVA

Monterrey is northern Mexico's business capital, ringed by the Sierra Madre, with Estadio BBVA in Guadalupe on the city's east side. San Pedro has the polished hotels, while the centro puts you closer to Macroplaza and Fundidora Park.

Estadio BBVA | Northern Mexico gateway