The 2026 FIFA World Cup uses 16 stadiums for matches across three host countries: the United States, Mexico, and Canada. According to coverage from The Independent and architecture-focused reporting from Dezeen, all tournament venues are established sports stadiums rather than newly built World Cup-specific sites. The venues are spread across major cities and are already associated with professional teams, reflecting a different approach from some past tournaments where stadiums were purpose-built for the event. Together, the sources present the set of 16 venues scheduled to host World Cup matches, covering where games will be played as the competition begins across the region. Dezeen additionally frames the stadiums from an architectural and infrastructure perspective, highlighting that the World Cup relies on existing major sports facilities. While the outlets emphasize different aspects—one focusing on match venues and practical details, the other on architectural context—they align on the core point that the tournament’s stadium list comprises 16 venues located in the three host countries.