World Cup Stadiums

Hosted the opening match of the 1982 World Cup between Argentina and Belgium, won 1-0 by Belgium in a major upset of the defending champions.

Spain defeated Netherlands 1-0 in extra time through Andrés Iniesta's 116th-minute goal, claiming their first World Cup title in Africa's first World Cup Final.

England defeated West Germany 4-2 after extra time, with Geoff Hurst scoring a hat-trick including the controversial third goal that sparked decades of debate about whether the ball crossed the line.

Argentina defeated France 4-2 on penalties after a 3-3 draw in what many consider the greatest World Cup Final ever played, with Messi finally claiming football's ultimate prize.

Brazil defeated Italy 3-2 on penalties after a 0-0 draw in the first World Cup Final decided by a shootout, with Roberto Baggio's missed penalty becoming one of football's most iconic images.

Brazil defeated Italy 4-1 in what many consider the greatest World Cup Final ever played, with Carlos Alberto's fourth goal becoming one of football's most celebrated moments.

Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' and 'Goal of the Century' against England in the quarter-finals, two of the most famous moments in World Cup history, occurred within four minutes of each other.

Argentina defeated the Netherlands 3-1 in extra time to claim their first World Cup title, with Mario Kempes scoring twice including the decisive goal.

Will host the 2026 World Cup Final, the culmination of the first 48-team tournament and the first World Cup co-hosted by three nations.

The stadium showcased the Yellow Wall's atmosphere to a global audience, with the passionate Dortmund supporters creating an unforgettable environment for World Cup matches.

Italy defeated West Germany 3-1 in the final, with Paolo Rossi completing his remarkable redemption from a match-fixing ban by winning the Golden Boot with six goals.

France defeated Croatia 4-2 in the final, with Kylian Mbappé becoming the second teenager after Pelé to score in a World Cup Final and announcing himself as football's next superstar.

France defeated Brazil 3-0 in the final, with Zinedine Zidane scoring two headers in the first half and Emmanuel Petit adding a third in stoppage time.

The stadium will host 9 World Cup matches, the most of any venue in the 2026 tournament, showcasing American sports infrastructure to a global audience.

The 'Maracanazo'—Uruguay's shocking 2-1 victory over Brazil in the decisive final round match before nearly 200,000 spectators, the largest attendance in World Cup history.

Germany defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time, with Mario Götze scoring the winning goal in the 113th minute to claim Germany's fourth World Cup title.

Roberto Baggio scored twice as Italy defeated Bulgaria 2-1 in the semi-final, advancing to the final where Baggio would experience heartbreak at the Rose Bowl.

Hosted the semi-final between Italy and Austria, where Italy won 1-0 to advance to the final on home soil.

Hosted the opening match of Italia '90 and witnessed Argentina's shocking 1-0 defeat to Cameroon, one of the greatest World Cup upsets.

Hosted the opening match where Germany defeated Costa Rica 4-2 in an entertaining start to the 'Sommermärchen' tournament.

Hosted the semi-final between West Germany and Soviet Union, where West Germany won 2-1 to advance to the final at Wembley.

Italy defeated France 5-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw. Zinedine Zidane's headbutt on Marco Materazzi in extra time became one of football's most infamous moments, ending his career in disgrace.

Netherlands defeated Brazil 3-0 in the third-place playoff, with Robin van Persie and Daley Blind scoring as the Dutch claimed third place while Brazil endured further humiliation after the 7-1 semi-final defeat.

Brazil defeated Germany 2-0 in Asia's first World Cup Final, with Ronaldo scoring both goals to complete his redemption from the trauma of 1998 and claim the Golden Boot.

The stadium will host 8 World Cup matches, showcasing Atlanta's soccer culture and sustainable stadium design to a global audience.

West Germany defeated Argentina 1-0 in a controversial final marked by Argentina's negative tactics and two red cards.

The stadium will host 8 World Cup matches, bringing football's greatest tournament to Los Angeles and showcasing America's newest and most spectacular stadium to a global audience.

West Germany defeated the Netherlands 2-1 in the final, with Gerd Müller scoring the winning goal in his last international match, overcoming the Dutch 'Total Football' revolution.

The stadium will host 6 World Cup matches, showcasing Seattle's passionate soccer culture and the Pacific Northwest's natural beauty to a global audience.

France defeated Belgium 1-0 in the semi-final, with Samuel Umtiti's header sending Les Bleus to the final where they would claim their second World Cup title.

Hosted South Korea's semi-final against Germany, where the co-hosts' remarkable run ended with a 1-0 defeat after they had captured the world's imagination.

The stadium will host 7 World Cup matches, bringing the tournament to Miami and showcasing South Florida's multicultural character to a global audience.

Germany defeated Portugal 4-0 in the group stage, with Thomas Müller scoring a hat-trick in a dominant performance that announced Germany's championship credentials.

Argentina defeated Mexico 3-1 in the round of 16, with Carlos Tévez scoring twice including a controversial offside goal that highlighted the need for goal-line technology.

Germany's shocking 7-1 semi-final victory over Brazil—the 'Mineiraço'—traumatized the host nation and created one of the most astonishing results in World Cup history.

Uruguay defeated Argentina 4-2 in the first World Cup Final, with goals from Pablo Dorado, Pedro Cea, Santos Iriarte, and Héctor Castro, establishing the tournament as football's premier competition.

Hosted the opening match where Ecuador defeated Qatar 2-0, dampening the hosts' celebrations but showcasing the stadium's impressive design to a global audience.

West Germany's stunning 3-2 comeback victory over Hungary in the final—the 'Miracle of Bern'—remains one of the greatest upsets in World Cup history and a defining moment in German post-war recovery.

Hosted Brazil's group stage matches, including their 1-0 victory over England that showcased Pelé's brilliance and Gordon Banks's legendary save.

Hosted Argentina's group stage matches during Diego Maradona's tournament, including their opening match victory over South Korea.

The stadium will host 7 World Cup matches, bringing the tournament to Vancouver and showcasing the city's stunning natural beauty to a global audience.

Netherlands defeated Uruguay 3-2 in the semi-final, with Wesley Sneijder scoring to send the Dutch to their first World Cup Final since 1978.

France defeated Nigeria 2-0 in the round of 16, with Paul Pogba scoring his first World Cup goal to send Les Bleus to the quarter-finals.

17-year-old Pelé scored twice as Brazil defeated Sweden 5-2 in the final, announcing his arrival as football's greatest player and beginning Brazil's World Cup dominance.

Northern Ireland's 1-0 victory over hosts Spain in a group stage match created one of the tournament's biggest upsets and showcased Mestalla's passionate atmosphere.

Brazil defeated Croatia 3-1 in the World Cup opening match, with Neymar scoring twice to launch the host nation's emotional tournament journey.

Brazil defeated Czechoslovakia 3-1 in the final to successfully defend their World Cup title, with Amarildo, Zito, and Vavá scoring for the champions.

Italy defeated France 3-1 in the quarter-finals, eliminating the hosts and advancing to their second consecutive World Cup title.

Netherlands defeated Spain 5-1 in a stunning group stage match, with Robin van Persie's diving header becoming one of the tournament's most iconic goals and announcing the defending champions' collapse.

Croatia defeated Morocco 2-1 in the third-place playoff, with Mislav Oršić and Joško Gvardiol scoring to secure Croatia's second consecutive third-place finish.

17-year-old Pelé scored a hat-trick as Brazil defeated France 5-2 in the semi-final, showcasing his genius and sending Brazil to the final where they would claim their first World Cup title.

Dennis Bergkamp's stunning last-minute goal for Netherlands against Argentina in the quarter-final, controlling a long pass and finishing past the goalkeeper in one of the tournament's most memorable moments.

Brazil defeated the Netherlands 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the semi-final, with Ronaldo scoring Brazil's goal and the match showcasing both teams' attacking quality.

Italy's 1-1 draw with New Zealand was one of the tournament's biggest surprises, with the defending champions struggling against the World Cup debutants and ultimately failing to advance from the group stage.

United States defeated Iran 1-0 in a politically charged group stage match, with Christian Pulisic scoring the winning goal to send the Americans through to the knockout rounds.