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Mexico vs South Africa: The 2026 World Cup Opens Where 2010 Began

For the third time, Estadio Azteca will host a World Cup opener. The opponent? The same one Mexico played to open 2010. Here's the preview, the venue, and how to be there.

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Lumen Field: Six 2026 World Cup Matches in Seattle

Lumen Field hosts six World Cup matches in Seattle, including USA vs Australia on 19 June. The atmosphere standard is set by the Seahawks crowd — once the loudest in any open-air American sports venue. Sounders matches sustain it.

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NRG Stadium: Seven 2026 World Cup Matches in Houston

NRG hosts seven World Cup matches in Houston including a Round of 16. The reason it's on the WC map at all is the retractable roof — opened in 2002, the first NFL stadium ever built with one, and the answer to 38°C Houston summer days.

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Hard Rock Stadium: The 2026 Third-Place Final in Miami

Hard Rock Stadium hosts the 2026 World Cup third-place play-off on 18 July, the day before the final. Seven matches in Miami Gardens. The venue hosted the chaotic 2024 Copa América final — what FIFA learned from it.

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Mercedes-Benz Stadium: An Atlanta Semi-Final

Mercedes-Benz Stadium hosts a 2026 World Cup semi-final on 15 July. Eight matches in Atlanta. The pinwheel roof, Atlanta United's record-breaking MLS support, and concession-stand pricing that nobody else in American sport matches.

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SoFi Stadium: USA Open the 2026 World Cup

The USA's 2026 World Cup begins at SoFi Stadium on 12 June against Paraguay. Eight matches in the most expensive stadium ever built, including a 10 July quarter-final. Inglewood, traffic, and the Infinity Screen.

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Estadio Azteca at the 2026 World Cup

Estadio Azteca opens the 2026 World Cup on 11 June with Mexico vs South Africa. The third tournament the stadium has hosted. Pelé's 1970 Brazil and Maradona's 1986 Argentina played here.

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MetLife Stadium: The 2026 World Cup Final

The 2026 World Cup final is at MetLife on 19 July. Brazil open the slate against Morocco, France play Senegal, England face Panama. Eight matches in the New Jersey Meadowlands.

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AT&T Stadium: Nine 2026 World Cup Matches in Arlington

AT&T Stadium hosts nine 2026 World Cup matches — joint-most with MetLife — including a semi-final on 14 July. England face Croatia, Argentina play twice in the group stage. The roof closes for almost every kickoff.