USMNT, Canada, Mexico learns 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage locations

05/02/2024 01:38

The U.S. men’s national team, Canada, and Mexico have all learned where and when they will be playing their 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage matches.

Gregg Berhalter’s squad will begin their journey through the tournament's group stage at Los Angeles' SoFi Stadium on June 12, before later group stage matches at Lumen Field in Seattle on June 25, and SoFi Stadium on June 26.

East Rutherford, New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium has been awarded the World Cup Final on July 19. The semifinals will be played on July 14 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, and July 15 at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.

"It's great to finally learn where we will be for the group stage. It really starts to bring things to life," Berhalter said. "We would have been happy with any of the venues because we know the home support is going to be incredible. When you think about Los Angeles, it's an iconic soccer city which has already hosted three World Cup Finals. It's going to be an amazing venue for us.

“With Seattle you have a rich fan culture and an incredible atmosphere in the stadium,” he added. “I get goosebumps thinking about it already. It’s not only about the cities hosting the World Cup, it’s about all the communities across America really getting behind us and creating this wave of support that really pushes the team to try to go and reach new heights.”

The USMNT will also train in suburban Atlanta ahead of the tournament itself. It will mark the first time since 1994 that the Americans have hosted a World Cup tournament on home soil.

Mexico will open the 2026 tournament at Estadio Azteca on June 11 before also traveling to Guadalajara's Estadio Akron on June 18, and on a return trip to Estadio Azteca on June 24.

Canada will open its group stage schedule at Toronto's BMO Field on June 12 before playing their final two matches at Vancouver's BC Place on June 18 and June 24 respectively.

Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Miami, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area, and Monterrey are also hosting sites for the competition. 2026 will mark the first World Cup with 48 teams involved.