What is the best FIFA World Cup 2026 host city?

Spread from Mexico City's legendary Azteca to Miami's tropical flair and Vancouver's mountain backdrop, 16 host cities across three nations are all vying for glory. Which city hosts the most memorable matches?

1

Los Angeles

Hollywood's home city hosts at SoFi Stadium, blending world-class sport with glittering celebrity culture and year-round sunshine.

1000pts

2

New York / New Jersey

The New York metro area hosts matches at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, the largest stadium in the US, set against the iconic Manhattan skyline.

803pts

AN

3

Atlanta

Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta is one of the most technologically advanced venues in the world, set in the capital of the American South.

555pts

4

Dallas

AT&T Stadium in Arlington hosts in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, one of the fastest-growing cities in North America.

481pts

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5

Vancouver

BC Place in Vancouver offers stunning mountain and ocean backdrops, making it one of the most visually spectacular venues in the tournament.

481pts

6

Boston

Gillette Stadium in Foxborough serves New England's fervent soccer and sports culture, near one of America's most historic cities.

394pts

7

Guadalajara

Estadio Akron in Mexico's second-largest city brings passionate Mexican fans and a rich footballing tradition to the 2026 stage.

394pts

8

Philadelphia

Lincoln Financial Field serves the City of Brotherly Love, birthplace of American independence and home to fierce, passionate fans.

394pts

9

San Francisco Bay Area

Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara hosts for the Bay Area, a region synonymous with innovation and surrounded by world-famous natural beauty.

394pts

10

Houston

NRG Stadium in Houston, home to a huge Latin American community, ensures some of the most electric atmospheres of the tournament.

394pts

11

Mexico City

The historic Estadio Azteca — the only stadium to host two World Cup finals — anchors this vibrant capital of over 20 million people.

289pts

12

Kansas City

Arrowhead Stadium hosts for Kansas City, which has one of the most passionate football fanbases and a growing soccer culture.

289pts

13

Monterrey

Estadio BBVA in Mexico's industrial powerhouse Monterrey is surrounded by dramatic Sierra Madre mountains and a passionate local fanbase.

289pts

14

Toronto

Canada's largest city and BMO Field host make Toronto the northernmost venue, bringing ice-hockey-mad fans to the beautiful game.

289pts

15

Miami

Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens brings tropical flair and a multicultural fanbase to one of the world's most electric host cities.

160pts

16

Seattle

Lumen Field in Seattle — famous for its 12th Man atmosphere — offers Pacific Northwest scenery and a passionate soccer fanbase.

160pts