Rafael Nogueira
The United States will host 78 of the 104 matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, making it the primary host nation of the expanded 48-team tournament.
Games will be played across 11 U.S. stadiums, including every quarterfinal, both semifinals, and the July 19 final.
U.S. Host Cities and Stadiums
The 78 matches are distributed across the following venues:
- Atlanta – Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- Boston – Gillette Stadium
- Dallas – AT&T Stadium
- Houston – NRG Stadium
- Kansas City – Arrowhead Stadium
- Los Angeles – SoFi Stadium
- Miami – Hard Rock Stadium
- New York / New Jersey – MetLife Stadium
- Philadelphia – Lincoln Financial Field
- San Francisco Bay Area – Levi’s Stadium
- Seattle – Lumen Field
These venues will host group-stage matches, Round of 32 and Round of 16 ties, all quarterfinals, both semifinals, and the final.
Which Stadium Hosts the 2026 World Cup Final?
The final will be played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.
Opened in 2010 and home to the NFL’s New York Giants and Jets, the stadium has a capacity of approximately 82,500. During the tournament, it will be officially branded as “New York New Jersey Stadium” under FIFA naming regulations.
MetLife anchors the East Coast’s role in the tournament and will be one of the competition’s most high-profile venues.
Team USA Match Schedule
As hosts, the United States will play all group-stage matches on home soil.
Based on current scheduling frameworks, the U.S. is set to face:
- USA vs Paraguay (Group Stage)
- USA vs Australia (Group Stage)
- Third group-stage opponent (TBD)
Exact venues and kickoff times are confirmed in the official match calendar. Knockout progression will depend entirely on group-stage performance.
How to Buy Tickets for USA World Cup Matches
Tickets are sold exclusively via FIFA.com/tickets during official sales phases.
General Sales
- Fans create a FIFA account and enter random selection draws.
- Later phases operate on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Group-stage tickets are expected to start around $30–$60, with premium seating significantly higher.
U.S. Soccer Allocation
Approximately 8% of tickets per U.S. match are allocated through U.S. Soccer’s supporter programs (Premier, Standard, and Value tiers).
Hospitality & Resale
Official hospitality packages require deposits and offer premium seating experiences. Resale platforms such as StubHub or SeatGeek may list tickets at higher market prices, particularly for knockout matches and the final.
USA’s Role in the 2026 Tournament
The 2026 World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19 across 16 cities in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
With 78 matches — including every game from the quarterfinals onward — the U.S. will host the tournament’s decisive stages.
In short: while Canada and Mexico contribute key fixtures, the United States carries the competitive core of the 2026 World Cup.