2026 World Cup USA Host Cities｜11 Venues Data & Probability Impact
The USA hosts 11 cities for the 2026 World Cup — the most among the three host nations. This article provides complete venue data, capacity information, and probability impact analysis for each city.
I. USA Host Cities Overview｜Key Data
- 🏙️ Host cities: 11
- ⚽ Matches: ~78 matches (75% of total)
- 🏆 Final venue: New York/New Jersey (MetLife Stadium)
- 🏆 Semi-final venues: Dallas, Atlanta
II. USA Host Cities｜Complete List
| City | Stadium Name | Capacity | Elevation (m) | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York/New Jersey | MetLife Stadium | 82,500 | 2 | ~10 (incl. final) |
| Los Angeles | SoFi Stadium | 70,240 | 29 | ~8 |
| Dallas | AT&T Stadium | 80,000 | 131 | ~8 (incl. semi-final) |
| Miami | Hard Rock Stadium | 64,767 | 1 | ~7 |
| Seattle | Lumen Field | 68,740 | 43 | ~6 |
| San Francisco | Levi’s Stadium | 68,500 | 12 | ~6 |
| Boston | Gillette Stadium | 65,878 | 35 | ~6 |
| Atlanta | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | 71,000 | 320 | ~6 (incl. semi-final) |
| Philadelphia | Lincoln Financial Field | 69,176 | 9 | ~5 |
| Houston | NRG Stadium | 72,220 | 13 | ~5 |
| Kansas City | Arrowhead Stadium | 76,416 | 277 | ~5 |
Note: Complete list of 11 cities includes: New York, Los Angeles, Dallas, Miami, Seattle, San Francisco, Boston, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Houston, Kansas City.
III. Key Venue Data｜Probability Impact
- 🏟️ MetLife Stadium (New York): Final venue, natural grass, baseline probability ±0.8%
- 🏟️ AT&T Stadium (Dallas): Indoor stadium, controlled environment, stable probability
- 🏟️ Lumen Field (Seattle): Artificial turf, caution for technical teams
- 🏟️ Hard Rock Stadium (Miami): High heat/humidity, 2H probability shift +2%
IV. Travel Distance Between Cities｜Probability Impact
- ✈️ East-West span: Seattle to Miami ~4,400 km
- 📊 Average travel: ~1,500 km per match for USA-based teams
- 🔥 Probability impact: Cross-country matches require -0.25 goal adjustment
V. Climate Characteristics by City｜Data Analysis
- 🌞 Miami: June average 28°C, high humidity, significant energy consumption
- 🌧️ Seattle: June average 18°C, rainy, potential match delays
- 🌵 Dallas: Indoor stadium, weather-independent
- 🍁 Boston: June average 22°C, pleasant climate
VI. FAQs (Model & Probability)
Which USA city has the biggest probability impact?
Seattle (artificial turf) and Miami (high heat/humidity) have the largest impact, requiring handicap adjustments.Where will the final be played?
MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey.How many matches in the USA region?
Approximately 78 matches, accounting for 75% of all 104 matches.🔔 The USA region is the core host for the 2026 World Cup.