World Cup 2026 Host Cities
The first 48-team World Cup spans 16 stadiums across three nations. Each venue presents unique conditions — altitude, humidity, turf type, and roof structure — that shape match outcomes and betting angles.
In-Depth Venue Guides
Mexico City
Estadio Azteca · 87,523
Altitude at 7,200ft — thin air affects stamina and late-game betting angles.
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New York / New Jersey
MetLife Stadium · 82,500
World Cup Final venue. Humidity and turf controversy analysis.
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Vancouver
BC Place · 54,500
Retractable roof dome — indoor conditions create unique over/under angles.
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Dallas
AT&T Stadium · 80,000
Retractable roof + Texas summer heat. Air conditioning neutralizes weather.
Los Angeles
SoFi Stadium · 70,240
Indoor venue, West Coast time zone advantage for late matches.
Miami
Hard Rock Stadium · 64,767
Open-air in extreme humidity. Physical conditioning becomes decisive.
Houston
NRG Stadium · 72,220
Fully enclosed dome. Controlled environment favors technical play.
Seattle
Lumen Field · 68,740
Open-air with mild Pacific Northwest climate. Minimal weather edge.
San Francisco
Levi's Stadium · 68,500
Bay Area microclimates can shift conditions quickly.
Philadelphia
Lincoln Financial Field · 69,176
Open-air, natural grass. Summer heat and humidity factor.
Kansas City
Arrowhead Stadium · 76,416
Midwest summer heat with high humidity levels.
Atlanta
Mercedes-Benz Stadium · 71,000
Retractable roof, artificial turf. Indoor-outdoor hybrid.
Boston / Foxborough
Gillette Stadium · 65,878
Open-air venue, potential for summer storms.
Monterrey
Estadio BBVA · 53,500
Moderate altitude at 1,765ft, extreme summer heat.
Guadalajara
Estadio Akron · 49,850
Altitude at 5,100ft — less extreme than Mexico City but still a factor.
Toronto
BMO Field · 45,736
Natural grass, open-air, moderate Canadian summer weather.