The map of the 2026 World Cup: 16 host cities and three countries for the biggest tournament in history
The 2026 World Cup was the first hosted by three countries —the United States, Mexico and Canada— and spread across 16 host cities, from Vancouver to Mexico City. A giant map for the biggest tournament in history, which took football to three different cultures. We review the cities that hosted the World Cup.
Never had a World Cup had such a big map. The 2026 edition was the first jointly hosted by three countries —the United States, Mexico and Canada— and spread across 16 host cities, an unprecedented logistical operation for the biggest tournament in football history.
From north to south, the championship covered thousands of kilometres and three different footballing cultures. Canada made its debut as host with Toronto and Vancouver; the United States provided the bulk of the venues, with colossal stadiums such as the MetLife in New Jersey —stage of the final—, the AT&T in Arlington and the grounds of Los Angeles, Miami, Seattle and Atlanta; and Mexico added its history and passion with the legendary Azteca leading the way.
That geographical spread posed challenges: long trips, different time zones and very diverse climates, from Miami's humid heat to Mexico City's altitude. But it also allowed the World Cup to reach millions of fans across an entire continent and break attendance records.
The result was a tournament lived on a grand scale in the three host nations, with full stadiums and spectacular atmospheres. The map of 2026 will remain the most ambitious in World Cup history. You can tour the 16 host cities, with their photos and data, on our venues page.