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2026 World Cup to Use 16 Stadiums Across United States, Mexico and Canada
The tournament will feature matches at 16 venues in three countries. FIFA requires use of official venue names without commercial sponsorship branding.
Jun 1, 1:00 AM·1m read1 source
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The 2026 World Cup will be held at 16 stadiums in the United States, Mexico and Canada. The tournament is the largest in World Cup history by number of venues and participating nations. FIFA rules require that stadiums use official names rather than sponsored commercial names during the event. Each venue has a documented history tied to local sports development.
Australia will play Turkey on 13 June.
Canada faces Qatar on 18 June at the same site. New Zealand meets Egypt on 21 June. Switzerland plays Canada on 24 June. New Zealand faces Belgium on 26 June. A round-of-32 match is scheduled for 2 July.
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