World Cup 2026 host stadiums and cities for every game

The2026 World Cupkicks off with the opening match between Mexico and South Africa on June 11 in Mexico City, with the final taking place on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

The full 104-match schedule is set, with 16 cities in three countries hosting matches. Of those 16 cities and venues, AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, and Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta will host the most games at nine apiece. MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, and SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, each will host eight matches.

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Here is a look at all the World Cup matches this summer and where those will be taking place:

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What stadiums will host the 2026 World Cup? See all 16 in North America

MetLife Stadium– East Rutherford, New Jersey (hosting World Cup final)

World Cup 2026 host stadiums and cities for every game

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Arrowhead Stadium

  • Location: Kansas City, Missouri

  • Primary tenant: Kansas City Chiefs (NFL)

World Cup 2026 schedule:

  • June 16 - Argentina vs. Algeria, 9 p.m.

  • June 20 - Ecuador vs. Curaçao, 8 p.m.

  • June 25 - Tunisia vs. Netherlands, 7 p.m.

  • June 27 - Algeria vs. Austria, 10 p.m.

  • July 3 - Round of 32

  • July 11 - Quarterfinal

AT&T Stadium

  • Location: Arlington, Texas

  • Primary tenant: Dallas Cowboys (NFL)

World Cup 2026 schedule:

  • June 14 - Netherlands vs. Japan, 7 p.m.

  • June 17 - England vs. Croatia, 4 p.m.

  • June 22 - Argentina vs. Austria, 1 p.m.

  • June 25 - Japan vs. UEFA playoff B, 7 p.m.

  • June 27 - Jordan vs. Argentina, 10 p.m.

  • June 30 - Round of 32

  • July 3 - Round of 32

  • July 6 - Round of 16

  • July 14 - Semifinal

BBVA Stadium

  • Location: Monterrey, Mexico

  • Primary tenant: C.F. Monterrey (Liga MX)

World Cup 2026 schedule:

  • June 14 - UEFA playoff B vs. Tunisia, 10 p.m.

  • June 20 - Tunisia vs. Japan, 12 a.m. (11 p.m. local)

  • June 24 - South Korea vs. South Africa, 9 p.m.

  • June 29 - Round of 32

BC Place

  • Location: Vancouver, British Columbia

  • Primary tenants: Vancouver Whitecaps (MLS), BC Lions (CFL)

World Cup 2026 schedule:

  • June 13 - Australia vs. UEFA playoff C, 6 p.m.

  • June 18 - Canada vs. Qatar, 6 p.m.

  • June 21 - New Zealand vs. Egypt, 9 p.m.

  • June 24 - Canada vs. Switzerland, 3 p.m.

  • June 26 - New Zealand vs. Belgium, 8 p.m.

  • July 2 - Round of 32

  • July 7 - Round of 16

BMO Field

  • Location: Toronto, Ontario

  • Primary tenants: Toronto FC (MLS), Toronto Argonauts (CFL)

World Cup 2026 schedule:

  • June 12 - Canada vs. UEFA playoff A, 3 p.m.

  • June 17 - Ghana vs. Panama, 7 p.m.

  • June 20 - Germany vs. Ivory Coast, 4 p.m.

  • June 23 - Panama vs. Croatia, 7 p.m.

  • June 26 - Senegal vs. FIFA playoff 2, 3 p.m.

  • July 2 - Round of 32

Estadio Akron

  • Location: Guadalajara, Mexico

  • Primary tenant: C.D. Guadalajara (Liga MX)

World Cup 2026 schedule:

  • June 11 - South Korea vs. UEFA playoff D, 10 p.m.

  • June 18 - Mexico vs. South Korea, 9 p.m.

  • June 23 - Colombia vs. FIFA playoff 1, 10 p.m.

  • June 26 - Uruguay vs. Spain, 11 p.m.

Estadio Azteca

  • Location: Mexico City

  • Primary tenants: Club América and Cruz Azul (Liga MX), Mexico national soccer team

World Cup 2026 schedule:

  • June 11 - Mexico vs. South Africa, 3 p.m.

  • June 17 - Uzbekistan vs. Colombia, 10 p.m.

  • June 24 - Mexico vs. UEFA playoff D, 9 p.m.

  • June 30 - Round of 32

  • July 5 - Round of 16

Gillette Stadium

  • Location: Foxborough, Massachusetts

  • Primary tenants: New England Patriots (NFL), New England Revolution (MLS)

World Cup 2026 schedule:

  • June 13 - Haiti vs. Scotland, 9 p.m.

  • June 16 - FIFA playoff 2 vs. Norway, 6 p.m.

  • June 19 - Scotland vs. Morocco, 6 p.m.

  • June 23 - England vs. Ghana, 4 p.m.

  • June 26 - Norway vs. France, 3 p.m.

  • June 29 - Round of 32

  • July 9 - Quarterfinal

Hard Rock Stadium

  • Location: Miami Gardens, Florida

  • Primary tenant: Miami Dolphins (NFL)

World Cup 2026 schedule:

  • June 15 - Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay, 6 p.m.

  • June 21 - Uruguay vs. Cape Verde, 6 p.m.

  • June 24 - Scotland vs. Brazil, 6 p.m.

  • June 27 - Colombia vs. Portugal, 7:30 p.m.

  • July 3 - Round of 32

  • July 11 - Quarterfinal

  • July 18 - Third-place match

Levi's Stadium

  • Location: Santa Clara, California

  • Primary tenant: San Francisco 49ers (NFL)

World Cup 2026 schedule:

  • June 13 - Qatar vs. Switzerland, 12 a.m. (9 p.m. local)

  • June 16 - Austria vs. Jordan, 12 a.m. (9 p.m. local)

  • June 19 - UEFA playoff C vs. Paraguay, 12 a.m. (9 p.m. local)

  • June 22 - Jordan vs. Algeria, 11 p.m.

  • June 25 - Paraguay vs. Australia, 10 p.m.

  • July 1 - Round of 32

Lincoln Financial Field

  • Location: Philadelphia

  • Primary tenants: Philadelphia Eagles (NFL), Temple Owls (college football)

World Cup 2026 schedule:

  • June 14 - Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador, 4 p.m.

  • June 19 - Brazil vs. Haiti, 9 p.m.

  • June 22 - France vs. FIFA playoff 2, 5 p.m.

  • June 25 - Curaçao vs. Ivory Coast, 4 p.m.

  • June 27 - Croatia vs. Ghana, 5 p.m.

  • July 4 - Round of 16

Lumen Field

  • Location: Seattle

  • Primary tenants: Seattle Seahawks (NFL), Seattle Sounders (MLS)

World Cup 2026 schedule:

  • June 15 - Belgium vs. Egypt, 3 p.m.

  • June 19 - USA vs. Australia, 3 p.m.

  • June 24 - UEFA playoff A vs. Qatar, 3 p.m.

  • June 26 - Egypt vs. Iran, 8 p.m.

  • July 1 - Round of 32

  • July 6 - Round of 16

Mercedes-Benz Stadium

  • Location: Atlanta

  • Primary tenants: Atlanta Falcons (NFL), Atlanta United (MLS)

World Cup 2026 schedule:

  • June 15 - Spain vs. Cape Verde, 12 p.m.

  • June 18 - UEFA playoff D vs. South Africa, 12 p.m.

  • June 21 - Spain vs. Saudi Arabia, 12 p.m.

  • June 24 - Morocco vs. Haiti, 6 p.m.

  • June 27 - FIFA playoff 1 vs. Uzbekistan, 7:30 p.m.

  • July 1 - Round of 32

  • July 7 - Round of 16

  • July 15 - Semifinal

MetLife Stadium

  • Location: East Rutherford, New Jersey

  • Primary tenants: New York Giants and New York Jets (NFL)

World Cup 2026 schedule:

  • June 13 - Brazil vs. Morocco, 3 p.m.

  • June 16 - France vs. Senegal, 3 p.m.

  • June 22 - Norway vs. Senegal, 8 p.m.

  • June 25 - Ecuador vs. Germany, 4 p.m.

  • June 27 - Panama vs. England, 5 p.m.

  • June 30 - Round of 32

  • July 5 - Round of 16

  • July 19 - Final

NRG Stadium

  • Location: Houston

  • Primary tenant: Houston Texans (NFL)

World Cup 2026 schedule:

  • June 14 - Germany vs. Curaçao, 1 p.m.

  • June 17 - Portugal vs. FIFA playoff 1, 1 p.m.

  • June 20 - Netherlands vs. UEFA playoff B, 1 p.m.

  • June 23 - Portugal vs. Uzbekistan, 1 p.m.

  • June 26 - Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia, 1 p.m.

  • June 29 - Round of 32

  • July 4 - Round of 16

SoFi Stadium

  • Location: Inglewood, California

  • Primary tenants: Los Angeles Chargers and Los Angeles Rams (NFL)

World Cup 2026 schedule:

  • June 12 - USA vs. Paraguay, 9 p.m.

  • June 15 - Iran vs. New Zealand, 9 p.m.

  • June 18 - Switzerland vs. UEFA playoff A, 3 p.m.

  • June 21 - Belgium vs. Iran, 3 p.m.

  • June 25 - USA vs. UEFA playoff C, 10 p.m.

  • June 28 - Round of 32

  • July 2 - Round of 32

  • July 10 - Quarterfinal

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TheSacramento Kings(8-25) are taking on theBoston Celtics(20-12) to begin the new year at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (7 p.m. PT) on Jan. 1.

Sacramento is back at home and look to put their woes behind them after a short trip to Southern California where they were defeated by an average margin of 32.5 points in games against theLos Angeles LakersandClippers.

TheCelticsare coming off of a129-119win against theUtah Jazz, with three players — Derrick White (27), Jaylen Brown (23) and Anfernee Simons (20) — scoring at least 20 points. Payton Pritchard added 18.

Boston is third in theEastern Conference standingsand sit 4.5 games behind the first-placeDetroit Pistons(25-8). The Kings are trying to find their way, as they stand at the No. 14 spot in the West.

Here's what you need to know ahead of Thursday's matchup between the Kings and Celtics:

Oct. 26: The Dallas Mavericks' Cooper Flagg dunks the ball past the Toronto Raptors' Sandro Mamukelashvili at the American Airlines Center. Oct. 26: The Washington Wizards' Cam Whitmore dunks the ball against the Charlotte Hornets at Capital One Arena. <p style=Oct. 26: The Brooklyn Nets' Michael Porter Jr. dunks in front of the San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama at Frost Bank Center.

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How to watch Celtics vs. Kings: TV channel, live stream

  • Start time: 10:00 p.m. ET (7:00 p.m. PT)

  • Location: Golden 1 Center (Sacramento, California)

  • TV Channel: NBC Sports California; NBC Sports Boston; NBA League Pass

  • Live stream: NBA League Pass; FuboPeacock

Kings injury report

The Kings will be missing guard Zach LaVine and center Domantas Sabonis due to injury. LaVine is out with a left ankle sprain; Sabonis is out with a partial meniscus tear in his left knee.

Two-way players Dylan Cardwell, Daeqwon Plowden and Isaiah Stevens have been assigned to the G-League affiliate Stockton Kings.

Kings keys to victory

  • More energy, intensity: Sacramento looked lethargic in multiple instances in its last game against the Clippers. Expect the Kings to take that to heart and play with pride on their home floor in front of their passionate fans.

  • Make-or-miss league: Sometimes it's a simple as it's a make-or-miss league and you need your main guys to knock down their shots. Keegan Murray, DeMar DeRozan and Keon Ellis did not shoot the ball well in their last game, all under 40% from the field. This game either they will have to turn that around or other guys have to catch fire.

  • Cool down, JB: Focus on the little things, defensively. Incoming is Jaylen Brown, who was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week from Dec. 22-28. He averaged 32.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.7 steals on nearly 56% from the field and nearly 43% from 3-point land.

  • Don't sleep on the others: The Kings can't forget about the other guys who can fill the box score such as Payton Pritchard (16.9 ppg), Derrick White (18.4 ppg) or reserve guard Anfernee Simons (13 ppg).

Celtics vs. Kings odds

Odds according toBetMGMas of Wednesday evening.

  • Spread: Celtics by 9.5 (-110)

  • Over/Under: 227.5 (O/U -110)

  • Moneyline: Celtics -425

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  • Jan. 2 at Phoenix Suns

  • Jan. 4 vs. Milwaukee Bucks

  • Jan. 6 vs. Dallas Mavericks

  • Jan. 9 at Golden State Warriors

  • Jan. 11 vs. Houston Rockets

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It's been a long 2025NFLseason so far with twists, turns, shocking injuries, surprising contenders and disappointing years from preseason favorites.

As we come off another intriguing week of action across the league and approach the end of the season, the playoff picture is becoming more and more clear.

With just one week of the NFL regular season left, who's in, who's out and who still has a shot at making a postseason run for a spot in Super Bowl LX and a chance to lift the Vince Lombardi Trophy on February 8 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

Who's in?

(All teams listed by current seeding in each conference)

1.Denver Broncos(13-3, 1st AFC West): The Broncos already qualified for the postseason but still beat thePatrick Mahomes-lessKansas City Chiefs 20-13 on Friday. A win against the Los Angeles Chargers at Mile High in Week 18 will earn Denver top seed status in the AFC.

2.New England Patriots(13-3, 1st AFC East): New England will be lurking should Denver fail to wrap up the conference and the Pats will play the Miami Dolphins to close out the season.

3.Jacksonville Jaguars(12-4, 1st AFC South): The Jags are also still in the running for the first-round bye after beating the Indianapolis Colts in Week 17. They now host the Tennessee Titans in Week 18.

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5.Houston Texans(11-5, 2nd AFC South): Houston's sensational defense has fired the franchise into the postseason for a third straight year. The team confirmed its place in the playoffs with a 20-16 win against the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday.

6.Los Angeles Chargers(11-5, 2nd AFC West): TheChargerswill be happy to have already locked up a postseason spot as they face a motivated Denver squad in the final week of the regular season.

7.Buffalo Bills(11-5, 2nd AFC East): After losing in dramatic circumstances against the Philadelphia Eagles, the Bills close out the year with a home game against the Jets having already secured their berth in the playoffs.

1.Seattle Seahawks(13-3, 1st NFC West): After missing the playoffs in the last two campaigns, theSeahawksare back in the postseason and tightened their grip on the No. 1 seed after beating the Carolina Panthers 27-10 in Week 17. Seattle now faces theSan Francisco 49ersin its last regular season game.

2.Chicago Bears(11-5, 1st NFC North):Da Bearshaven't made the postseason since 2020, so some celebration in the Windy City is merited, but Chicago has only made the playoffs twice since 2010 – and lost in the wild card round both times. After spending so many years in the proverbial wilderness, the team won't be content with just making it. The Bears take on the Detroit Lions in Week 18.

3.Philadelphia Eagles(11-5, 1st NFC East): The defending Super Bowl champions are back in the postseason to defend their title, but with hopes of a first-round bye now over, Philly may look to rest players ahead of a game against the Washington Commanders in Week 18.

5.San Francisco 49ers(12-4, 2nd NFC West): After missing the postseason last year, the Niners are back and looking dangerous. Starting QB Brock Purdy is back and playing incredibly as they host the Seahawks in Week 18 with the No. 1 seed in the conference at stake.

6.Los Angeles Rams(11-5, 3rd NFC West): The Rams round out an incredible NFC West, which has three teams in the playoffs. Los Angeles, though, suffered a surprise defeat against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 17 and closes out the regular season with a game against the Arizona Cardinals.

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7.Green Bay Packers(9-6-1, 2nd NFC North): The Pack lost to Baltimore in Week 17 but still secured the NFC seventh seed heading into the playoffs. Off the back of three straight defeats, Green Bay heads to Minnesota in Week 18 to take on the eliminated Vikings.

Who's still got a chance?

4.Pittsburgh Steelers(9-7, 1st AFC North): The Steelers only had to beat the Cleveland Browns on the road last Sunday to secure their place in the playoffs, but blew the opportunity after losing 13-6. Pittsburgh now faces a winner-takes-all clash against its bitter rival, the Baltimore Ravens, in Week 18. Pittsburgh currently has a40% chanceof making the playoffs, according to the NFL.

9.Baltimore Ravens(8-8, 2nd AFC North): The Ravens had Super Bowl aspirations before the year kicked off with two-time MVP Lamar Jackson and star running back Derrick Henry, but it all seemed to fall apart with Jackson missing significant time due to injury. But results went their way on Week 17 and they beat the Packers 41-24. It all means that the NFL says the Ravens now have a 60% chance of reaching the postseason still.

4.Carolina Panthers(8-8, 1st NFC South): Carolina is still sitting first in its division despite losing to the Seahawks in Week 17. The Panthers still have a chance of reaching the postseason as they face a win-or-go-home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 18. The NFL says Carolina has a 72% chance of making it to the playoffs.

11.Tampa Bay Buccaneers(7-9, 2nd NFC South): The Bucs lost to the Miami Dolphins in Week 17 and now everything hangs on the final game of the regular season against the Panthers. We'll see what happens but the NFL gives Tampa Bay just a 28% chance of progressing.

Tampa Bay's Jacob Parrish, left, deflects a pass intended for Carolina's Tetairoa McMillan on December 21. The two teams meet again Saturday hoping to secure the NFC South title. - David Jensen/Getty Images

Who's out?

8.Indianapolis Colts(8-8, 3rd AFC South)

10.Miami Dolphins(7-9, 3rd AFC East)

11.Cincinnati Bengals(6-10, 3rd AFC North)

12.Kansas City Chiefs(6-10, 3rd AFC West)

13.Cleveland Browns(4-12, 4th AFC North)

14.Tennessee Titans(3-13, 4th AFC South)

15.New York Jets(3-13, 4th AFC East)

16.Las Vegas Raiders(2-14, 4th AFC West)

8.Minnesota Vikings(8-8, 3rd NFC North)

9.Detroit Lions(8-8, 4th NFC North)

10.Dallas Cowboys(7-8-1, 2nd NFC East)

12.Atlanta Falcons(7-9, 3rd NFC South)

13.New Orleans Saints(6-10, 4th NFC South)

14.Washington Commanders(4-12, 3rd NFC East)

15.Arizona Cardinals(3-13, 4th NFC West)

16.New York Giants(3-13, 4th NFC East)

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Alabama vs Indiana prediction

∎Depends on weather: I will stand, as the kids say, on business. If Thursday isn't played in a downpour, I think Alabama will be comfortable living without a lot of what Indiana takes away defensively, and I think the Crimson Tide found something in Norman in the first-round comeback. Provided decent weather,Alabama 27, Indiana 24. If it is pouring down rain,Indiana 28, Alabama 10, because at that point, the game will be defined by who can run the football, and only one of these teams can. So I'm standing mostly on business.— Zach Osterman, IndyStar

∎Indiana 31, Alabama 17:Alabama has plenty of talent and the comeback win over Oklahoma seemed to give it some momentum, but it has plenty of flaws. The Tide don't have a balanced offense (they have the No. 120-ranked run offense in the FBS), struggle to protect quarterback Ty Simpson at times and don't consistently rush the passer, either.

Those three things are of particular concern in the Rose Bowl when going up against Indiana that can score in a hurry if Fernando Mendoza has time in the pocket and has a defense that's dominated one-dimensional opponents.

Indiana will be coming off a lengthy layoff and the weather is a wild card, but none of that kind of 'clutter' as Curt Cignetti likes to say has tripped them up before. The Hoosiers have beaten better teams (Ohio State) that are just as athletic (Oregon) in much tougher environments. This would have been a more challenging moment for last year's team, but this battle-tested group knows its strengths and will come out on top on New Year's Day.— Michael Niziolek, The Herald-Times

∎Alabama 24, Indiana 21:Indiana is, by far, the best team Alabama has faced all season with a top-five scoring offense and a top-two scoring defense nationally. The Crimson Tide's defense has lived up to expectation against top offenses, shutting down Tennessee and Vanderbilt in the regular season, both of which are top-10 scoring offenses nationally. Paired with a surging offense, one that was methodical and consistent against an Oklahoma defense that is one of the best in college football, Alabama could be peaking at the right time, something that could mark trouble for the Hoosiers.— Colin Gay, Tuscaloosa News

∎Alabama 20, Indiana 17:A low-scoring affair. Both defenses are legit, and neither offense is dangerous enough to take the score into the 30s. Field position will play an important role.— Chase Goodbread, Tuscaloosa News

When is Alabama vs Indiana today in Rose Bowl?

  • When: 4 p.m., Thursday, Jan .1

  • Where: Pasadena, Calif.

What TV channel is Alabama vs Indiana today in Rose Bowl

  • TV: ESPN

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