The 2026 FIFA World Cup features 16 stadiums across three nations, with total seating capacity spread across 104 matches. Here are the five largest venues by official FIFA capacity.
Top 5 biggest stadiums at the 2026 World Cup
1. AT&T Stadium – Arlington, Texas (94,000)
The Dallas Cowboys’ home is the largest venue in tournament history. Known during the World Cup as Dallas Stadium, this retractable-roof colossus will host nine matches, including five group games, two Round of 32 fixtures, a Round of 16 clash and one semifinal.
2. Mexico City Stadium – Mexico City (80,824)
Estadio Azteca, rebranded for the tournament, underwent a $200 million renovation that added 24,000 square feet of LED screens and a state-of-the-art hybrid pitch. The iconic venue made history by becoming the first stadium to host three World Cup opening matches – in 1970, 1986 and 2026.
ALSO READ:
- FIFA confirms halftime show for 2026 World Cup final
- FIFA forces female coach rule for Women’s World Cup
- FIFA World Cup: Morocco, Portugal, Spain to host 2030 edition
3. New York New Jersey Stadium – East Rutherford, New Jersey (80,663)
MetLife Stadium, just minutes from Manhattan, will host the World Cup final on July 19. The venue will stage eight matches overall, including five group games before hosting knockout ties in the Round of 32 and Round of 16.
4. Atlanta Stadium – Atlanta, Georgia (68,239)
Mercedes-Benz Stadium features a retractable roof and a circular video board. It will host several group-stage matches and knockout fixtures, bringing the energy of the NFL’s most innovative venue to the world stage.
5. Arrowhead Stadium – Kansas City, Missouri (69,045)
Renowned as the loudest stadium in professional sports, Arrowhead has a classic bowl configuration that will host five World Cup matches.
The tournament has already sold over six million tickets and is on course to surpass the all-time attendance record of 3.5 million set at the 1994 World Cup. The final will be played at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19.
