The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the most hotly anticipated upcoming event in international football. Next year’s tournament will see three nations, the United States, Canada, and Mexico, jointly hosting it.
If you plan to watch any matches at the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup in person at the stadiums or at designated bars and outdoor arenas close to the action, here are the main cities you should consider visiting.
Where and when is the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
The 23rd edition of the FIFA World Cup football tournament is scheduled to get underway on July 11, 2026, and will run until the final on July 19. It will be jointly hosted by three nations: the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the first time since 2002 that more than one nation has jointly hosted the event, and the majority of matches will be played in US stadiums. It’s also the first time since 1994 that the World Cup has been held in North America.
A total of 78 matches will be played in the US. Both Canada and Mexico will each host 13 matches, and the games will be played across 16 host cities.
Which cities should I visit during the tournament?
It all depends on what kind of experience you are looking for and which team or teams you will support. In other words, although it’s best to book your travel and accommodation early, you might want to wait to find out which cities your favourite teams will be playing in and then work your plans around that.
Additionally, if you want to place bets on any of the matches on your favourite online sportsbook, you might want to sort them before you leave because you may find that you won’t be able to access your betting accounts when travelling abroad due to local and international laws.
If you plan to watch any of the matches in Mexico, the three host cities that you will need to visit are the following:
- City: Mexico City. Stadium: Estadio Banorte (Estadio Azteca). Capacity: 87,523
- City: Monterrey (Guadalupe). Stadium: Estadio BBVA (Estadio Monterrey). Capacity: 53,500
- City: Guadalajara (Zapopan). Stadium: Estadio Akron (Estadio Guadalajara). Capacity: 49,850
If you plan to watch any of the matches in Canada, the two host cities that you will need to visit are the following:
- City: Vancouver. Stadium: BC Place. Capacity: 54,500
- City: Toronto. Stadium: BMO Field. Capacity: 28,180
If you plan to watch any of the matches in the United States, the cities hosting matches are New York/New Jersey (East Rutherford), Dallas (Arlington, Texas), Kansas City, Houston, Atlanta, Los Angeles (Inglewood, California), Philadelphia, Seattle, San Francisco Bay Area (Santa Clara, California), Boston (Foxborough, Massachusetts), and Miami (Miami Gardens, Florida).
Who will win the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
The quickest, easiest, and most reliable way to find out which nation will come out on top next year is to look at the latest odds currently being offered by today’s most trusted online bookmakers.
For example, as it stands, France are the current odds-on favourites to win the competition outright. They are priced, on average, at around 13/2, meaning they have a 13.30% chance of winning.
The second odds-on favourites to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup are England. They are currently priced at around 7/1 with a 12.50% chance of winning, followed by third odds-on favourites Brazil at around 8/1 with an 11.10% chance of winning.
Final thoughts
If you decide to travel to any of the host cities to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup, always remember to be vigilant during your stay and to respect the places that you decide to visit. In other words, treat the city as you would expect anyone who visits your local city to be treated.
