Canada, Mexico, and the United States Prepare to Host the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The highly anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to kick off on June 11th, with Canada, Mexico, and the United States coming together to host the prestigious tournament.
Here's a sneak peek at the stadiums that will be hosting the competition:
Mexico
- Estadio Azteca (Mexico City)
- Location: Mexico City, Mexico
- Capacity: 83,000 seats
- Opening: 1966
- 2026 FIFA World Cup Matches:
- Thursday, June 11: Mexico vs. South Africa (Group A)
- Wednesday, June 17: Uzbekistan vs. Colombia (Group K)
- Wednesday, June 24: Czech Republic vs. Mexico (Group A)
- Tuesday, June 30: Group A winner vs. 3rd place Group C/E/F/H/I (Round of 16)
- Sunday, July 5: Winner of match 79 vs. Winner of match 80 (Round of 16)
- Estadio Akron (Guadalajara)
- Location: Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico
- Capacity: 48,000 seats
- Opening: 2010
- 2026 FIFA World Cup Matches:
- Thursday, June 11: South Korea vs. Czech Republic (Group A)
- Thursday, June 18: Mexico vs. South Korea (Group A)
- Tuesday, June 23: Colombia vs. DR Congo (Group K)
- Friday, June 26: Uruguay vs. Spain (Group H)
- Estadio BBVA (Monterrey)
- Location: Guadalupe, Nuevo León, Mexico
- Capacity: 53,500 seats
- Opening: 2015
- 2026 FIFA World Cup Matches:
- Sunday, June 14: Sweden vs. Tunisia (Group F)
- Saturday, June 20: Tunisia vs. Japan (Group F)
- Wednesday, June 24: South Africa vs. South Korea (Group A)
- Monday, June 29: Group F winner vs. 2nd place Group C (Round of 16)
Note: The article mentions that there will be more matches hosted at these stadiums, but the information provided only includes the matches mentioned in the original article.