In 2026, the World Cup returns to the United States for the first time in 32 years.
For many reasons, 2026 will be much different. For starters, the U.S. is now a co-host along with Mexico and Canada instead of hosting the tournament on its own.
The event will also feature twice as many teams. The 2026 World Cup will be the first with 48 teams, while the 1994 World Cup was the last with 24.
And of course, the host cities and venues will be different as well. Only five cities that hosted games in 1994 will also host in 2026. And none of the same stadiums will be used.
Let’s look at how the American World Cup host cities and venues have changed over time. We’ll start with the cities that only hosted in 1994, then go on to the cities that hosted both years, and finish with cities who will host for the first time in 2026.