Is the World Cup in DC? Here’s where you can watch games

Mike Stunson, USA TODAYTue, April 7, 2026 at 1:32 PM UTC

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Is the World Cup in DC? Here’s where you can watch games

The United States is among three North American countries jointly hosting the FIFA World Cup this summer, with games set to take place in 11 US cities.

With matches spread across major US cities, soccer fans in the Washington DC region are looking for ways to be a part of the action.

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Is FIFA in Washington DC?

Although several East Coast cities will host World Cup games, there will not be any matches in DC.

It's just the third time in the tournament's history that matches will not be played in the host country's capital, according to The Athletic.

DC and Baltimore submitted a joint bid to co-host games, but their bid was not accepted.

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"Northwest Stadium, the rundown home of the NFL’s Washington Commanders, was among the least attractive of the 17 proposed stadiums — and its then-owner was unwilling to upgrade it," The Athletic reported as reasoning for why DC was not selected.

World Cup 2026 games near DC

DC-area soccer fans hoping to watch World Cup matches in person can take a short drive or train ride to Philadelphia, where games will be played at Lincoln Financial Field.

A little farther north, MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, is also hosting games in the state's joint effort with New York. The World Cup final will be held at MetLife Stadium on July 19.

Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium and Gillette Stadium outside of Boston are also among the East Coast destinations to watch games.

What US cities are hosting World Cup games?

Here is the full list of American sites where World Cup matches will be played:

AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas

MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey

Mercedez-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia

Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri

NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas

Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California

SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California

Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington

Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts

Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida

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