The 23rd FIFA Football World Cup will be played in America, Mexico and Canada. This time 16 stadiums have been prepared for the tournament. Know the features of these stadiums, seating capacity and number of matches to be held there.
The world is eagerly waiting for the 23rd FIFA Football World Cup. This time America, Mexico and Canada are hosting this biggest tournament together. A total of 16 stadiums from these 3 countries are ready for the high-voltage matches between 48 teams. Let us know what is the specialty of these stadiums, how many matches will be held and what is their seating capacity.
1. Dallas Stadium, USA
Sitting Capacity: 94,000. Match: 9
It is a unique stadium built with two huge steel arches 1,225 and 1,290 feet tall. Its roof can open and close. There is a system to close the roof in case of strong sunlight or rain. This is the stadium with the highest seating capacity of this World Cup and the maximum number of matches will also be held here.
2. Mexico City Stadium, Mexico
Sitting Capacity: 83,000. Match: 5
It will be the first stadium in the world to host three FIFA World Cups (1970, 1986, 2026). This stadium, which has been witness to many historic matches, holds a special place in football history. It is at an altitude of 2,240 meters above sea level and has a hybrid pitch.
3. MetLife Stadium, America
Sitting Capacity: 82,500. Matches: 8 (including final)
This time the final match of the FIFA World Cup will be held in this stadium. It is also home to National Football League (NFL) games. The final of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup was also held here.
4. Atlanta Stadium, USA
Sitting Capacity: 75,000. Match: 8
The roof of this stadium opens and closes like the aperture of a camera, which makes it very special. There is also a 360-degree Halo video display system. It is considered the ‘crown of sports architecture’. 8 matches will be played here including one semi-final.
5. Kansas City Stadium, USA
Sitting Capacity: 73,000. Match: 6
This stadium looks like a bowl without a roof. During an NFL match in 2014, the fans present here made a noise of 142.2 decibels, which is a Guinness World Record. This time there will be 6 matches here.
6. Houston Stadium, USA
Sitting Capacity: 72,000. Match: 7
This is another stadium in America whose roof can open and close as per the need. It holds the distinction of being the first NFL stadium to have this feature. This stadium was completed in 2002 at a cost of Rs 3364 crore.
7. San Francisco Stadium, USA
Sitting Capacity: 71,000. Match: 6
It is one of the most hi-tech stadiums in the world. Due to its advanced technology it is also known as ‘Smart Stadium’. There is a high-speed Wi-Fi facility here, through which more than 70,000 spectators can connect simultaneously.
8. Los Angeles Stadium, USA
Sitting Capacity: 70,000. Match: 8
This stadium built in Los Angeles, California is the most expensive stadium ever built in sports history. About Rs 52.4 thousand crores have been spent in making it. It is also the largest stadium in the NFL in terms of area.
9. Philadelphia Stadium, USA
Sitting Capacity: 69,000. Match: 6
The design of this stadium is inspired by an eagle. Its eastern and western stands are designed like the wings of an eagle. A total of 6 matches will be played here in this World Cup.
10. Seattle Stadium, USA
Sitting Capacity: 69,000. Match: 6
This is also another stadium in America whose roof can open and close. The noise of the fans here has made a Guinness World Record twice. This is one of the lowest capacity stadiums in America for this World Cup. There are 6 matches to be held here.
11. Boston Stadium, USA
Sitting Capacity: 65,000. Match: 7
This is the only stadium in the NFL that was built with 100% private funding. It has a 22-story lighthouse, which is the tallest lighthouse in the US with a height of 218 feet. A total of 7 matches including one quarter final will be held here in this World Cup.
12. Miami Stadium, USA
Sitting Capacity: 65,000. Match: 7
This stadium of America is used for many types of sports. It hosts events such as the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix (the track is outside the stadium), the Miami Open, tennis, American football and boxing.
13. B.C. Place Stadium, Canada
Sitting Capacity: 54,000. Match: 7
This is a very prestigious stadium in Canada. Its roof opens and closes with the help of cables. It has hosted many major tournaments such as the 2010 Winter Olympics, Winter Paralympics and the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
14. Estadio Monterrey, Mexico
Sitting Capacity: 53,500. Match: 6
It is one of the most beautiful football stadiums in the world. Its biggest feature is the spectacular view of Saddle Mountain. Beautiful views of the mountain range can be seen from this open stadium. There will be 6 matches here in this World Cup.
15. Estadio Guadalajara, Mexico
Sitting Capacity: 48,000. Match: 4
This stadium is built on an artificial hill and its design is as if a volcano is rising above the ground. Its exterior is covered with grass and the white roof symbolizes clouds or smoke. This is one of those stadiums where the least number of matches (4) will be held this time.
16. Toronto Stadium, Canada
Sitting Capacity: 45,000. Match: 6
This is the stadium with the lowest seating capacity of this World Cup. Built in 2007, this stadium is the first stadium in Canada that was built specifically for football. Team Canada’s match here on June 12 will be the first FIFA World Cup match to be played in that country.