Where the 2026 World Cup Is Being Played Right Now
The 2026 World Cup is spread across 16 host cities: 11 in the United States, three in Mexico and two in Canada (Toronto and Vancouver). It is the first men's World Cup shared by three countries.
With the tournament now in its knockout stage, the action funnels toward the US: every match from the July 9 quarter-finals onward is played in an American stadium, ending at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19.
Quick facts
- Host nations: United States (11 cities), Mexico (3), Canada (2).
- Mexico's host cities: Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey. Canada's: Toronto, Vancouver.
- Quarter-finals onward are all in the US: Boston, Los Angeles, Miami, Kansas City, then Arlington and Atlanta.
- The final is at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19.
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Frequently asked questions
- Which countries are hosting the 2026 World Cup?
- Three: the United States, Canada and Mexico. It is the first men's World Cup with three host nations, and matches were staged in all three from June onward.
- Where is the tournament being played this week?
- The round of 16 runs July 4–7 across the host cities, then the quarter-finals on July 9–11 are in Boston, Los Angeles, Miami and Kansas City — all in the United States.
- Where is the final?
- MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey — roughly 10 miles from Midtown Manhattan, across the Hudson River — on Sunday, July 19.
- Do I need a visa to follow the knockout rounds?
- From the quarter-finals on, only US entry rules matter, since all remaining venues are American. Requirements depend on your passport: ESTA covers visitors from Visa Waiver Program countries, while others need a visitor visa.
- How far apart are the host cities?
- Vast distances by any standard — Vancouver to Miami is over 2,700 miles by air. Fans following a team fly between rounds rather than drive, so build airport time into any multi-city plan.