england and Scotland’s 2026 World Cup Group Stage Venues Confirmed
toronto and Dallas are set to host England‘s crucial opening matches in the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup,while Scotland’s campaign will begin in either Toronto or Boston. The tournament, jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, will see both Home Nations navigate a new, 48-team format across North American cities.
The proclamation provides clarity for fans planning to support england and Scotland during the tournament, which marks a significant shift in World Cup logistics. With matches spread across 16 host cities, understanding the confirmed locations for each team is vital for travel arrangements and experiencing the unique atmosphere of the first World cup to feature three host nations. England’s second group stage fixture, against Ghana on June 23rd, will be played in either Toronto or Boston, and their final group match against Panama is scheduled for either New York or Philadelphia.
England’s group stage matches will be played in cities hosting Group E and Group L. Group E includes Toronto, Houston, Kansas, New York/New jersey, and philadelphia. Group L features Toronto, Dallas, New York/New Jersey, Boston, and Philadelphia.
Scotland will compete in cities hosting Group B and Group I. Group B includes Toronto, Vancouver, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle. Group I features Toronto, Boston, new York/New Jersey, and Philadelphia.
The full list of host groups is as follows: Group A – Guadalajara,Monterrey,Mexico City,Atlanta; Group B - Toronto,Vancouver,Los Angeles,San Francisco,Seattle; Group C - Atlanta,Boston,miami,New york/New Jersey,Philadelphia; Group D – Vancouver,Los Angeles,San Francisco,Seattle; Group E – Toronto,Houston,Kansas,New York/New Jersey,philadelphia; Group F - Monterrey,Dallas,Houston,Kansas; Group G – Vancouver,Los Angeles,Seattle; Group H - Guadalajara,Atlanta,Houston,Miami; Group I - Toronto,Boston,New York/New Jersey,Philadelphia; Group J – Dallas,Kansas,San francisco; Group K – Guadalajara,Mexico City,Atlanta,Houston,Miami; Group L – Toronto,Dallas,New york/New Jersey,Boston,Philadelphia.
