FIFA World Cup 2026: All 6 Central Stadiums Explained

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is being played across 16 stadiums in three countries. This is the Central Region — six of them, split between Mexico and the United States, and home to more World Cup history than anywhere else in the tournament. Three in Mexico. Three in the US. One is the only ground on earth to host three different World Cups. Another is carrying more matches than any venue in the entire tournament — nine, including a semifinal. Here is every Central stadium, explained. ⏱ CHAPTERS 0:00 Guadalajara — Estadio Akron 2:02 Mexico City — Estadio Azteca (the only 3-time World Cup host) 4:17 Monterrey — Estadio BBVA 5:46 Houston — NRG Stadium 7:07 Kansas City — Arrowhead Stadium 8:23 Dallas — AT&T Stadium 10:53 Coming next: The Eastern Region 🏟 THE 6 CENTRAL STADIUMS (FIFA name → known as) • Guadalajara Stadium → Estadio Akron — home of Chivas • Mexico City Stadium → Estadio Azteca — 1970, 1986 & 2026 • Monterrey Stadium → Estadio BBVA — framed by the Sierra Madre • Houston Stadium → NRG Stadium — climate-controlled, retractable roof • Kansas City Stadium → GEHA Field at Arrowhead — loudest crowd ever recorded (142.2 dB) • Dallas Stadium → AT&T Stadium — 9 matches, incl. a semifinal 📺 THE WORLD CUP 2026 STADIUM SERIES ▶ Episode 1 — The 4 Western Stadiums:    • FIFA World Cup 2026: All 4 Western Stadium...   ▶ Episode 3 — The Eastern Stadiums (closes on the Final at MetLife): coming soon 🔔 Subscribe — the series ends on the Final. The 90th — the stories behind the game. — This is an independent, fan-made commentary video. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by FIFA. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. #WorldCup2026 #FIFAWorldCup26 #Stadiums #Soccer #Mexico2026