FIFA on Thursday announced its 16 venue selections for the 2026 event, which for the first time will be held across three countries: North American nations USA, Canada and Mexico will team up to host the event with more teams (48) and matches (80) than ever before.
In an event that was held at Rockefeller Plaza in New York City on Thursday, June 16, the world governing body made its final decisions known with 16 stadiums selected: 11 in the USA alone, three in Mexico and two or two in Canada.
There were 22 host cities and 23 venues on the shortlist for selection, but only 16 made the cut.
A total of 60 matches will be played on U.S. soil with 10 each in Mexico and Canada.
The 16 cities were unveiled by region, starting with cities out west, followed by central region cities and then the five cities in the east.
