The World Cup in the United States: What's Left to See
Eleven of the 16 World Cup host cities are American: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, the San Francisco Bay Area and Seattle.
From July 9, the tournament belongs entirely to the US: quarter-finals in the Boston area, Los Angeles, Miami and Kansas City, semi-finals in Arlington and Atlanta, and the final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19.
Quick facts
- 11 US host cities, from Seattle to Miami.
- Quarter-final venues: Gillette Stadium (Boston area), SoFi Stadium (LA), Hard Rock Stadium (Miami), Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City).
- Semi-finals: Arlington on July 14, Atlanta on July 15.
- Final: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey — July 19.
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Frequently asked questions
- Which US cities host the remaining matches?
- From July 9: Boston (Gillette Stadium), Los Angeles (SoFi Stadium), Miami (Hard Rock Stadium) and Kansas City (Arrowhead Stadium) for the quarter-finals; Arlington and Atlanta for the semi-finals; Miami again for third place; and the New York/New Jersey area for the final.
- How do I travel between the quarter-final cities?
- Fly. Boston to Los Angeles is a transcontinental trip and Miami to Kansas City is over 1,200 miles, so following two quarter-finals means back-to-back flights — the July 9–11 spread leaves little slack.
- Do I need a car in the semi-final cities?
- In Arlington, effectively yes — AT&T Stadium has no direct rail link, so fans drive or use rideshare from Dallas or Fort Worth. Atlanta is the opposite: Mercedes-Benz Stadium sits downtown beside MARTA rail stations.
- What entry rules apply for international fans?
- It depends on your passport. Travelers from Visa Waiver Program countries apply for ESTA online before flying; everyone else needs a US visitor visa. Sort this before booking anything nonrefundable.
- Where in New York is the final actually played?
- In New Jersey. MetLife Stadium is in East Rutherford, across the Hudson River from Manhattan, reached by NJ Transit rail via Secaucus Junction rather than the subway.