Three stadiums in Mexico have been selected to host matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including the Estadio BBVA, which will stage four fixtures in the summer tournament.

This venue is among the 16 stadiums chosen across the three co-host nations — Canada, Mexico, and the United States — and holds the distinction of being Mexico’s northernmost World Cup venue.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Steel Giant — from Estadio BBVA’s capacity and history to its role in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The Estadio BBVA is conveniently accessible through Monterrey’s metro rapid transit network. Line 1 ends at Exposición station, situated to the north of the stadium.

The city’s bus routes 214, 223, TME, and 093 all include stops at Pablo Livas (Estadio BBVA), which is located as close to the venue as the name implies.

Located in Guadalupe, Mexico, Estadio BBVA will be officially referred to as ‘Estadio Monterrey’ throughout the 2026 World Cup. Guadalupe forms part of the greater Monterrey metropolitan area and proudly serves as the home city of Liga MX powerhouse CF Monterrey. The team, popularly known as Rayados, has played its home matches at the stadium since it opened a decade ago. Nuevo León, the state where Monterrey lies, also hosted a World Cup venue during the 1986 tournament.

Out of the 16 venues selected for the 2026 World Cup, only two are smaller than Estadio Monterrey. The stadium’s capacity is more than 10,000 seats fewer than the smallest World Cup ground located in the United States. Notably, it will not host any matches featuring Mexico or the other two host nations.

Estadio BBVA has previously staged international tournaments. During the 2022 CONCACAF Women’s Championship, eight matches were played in Monterrey. The stadium also hosted crucial intercontinental playoff action in March, when it served as the venue for the World Cup qualifying path that secured Iraq’s place in the finals.

The home ground of CF Monterrey is set to host four matches during the 2026 World Cup. It will stage three group-stage games and one knockout-round encounter featuring a group winner.

Situated off Avenida Pablo Livas in the southeastern part of Guadalupe’s city centre, Estadio BBVA lies just north of the highest point of Cerro de la Silla.

For the World Cup, Estadio BBVA will feature a seating capacity of 53,500, ranking as the third-smallest venue in the tournament and the second-smallest in Mexico.

In addition to its football fixtures, the stadium regularly hosts major international music concerts and remains the permanent home ground of CF Monterrey.

Construction of the Estadio BBVA took place between 2011 and 2015, and the Rayados have called it home since its inauguration. Before moving, the club played at their previous stadium for more than six decades.

Since relocating to the new venue, Monterrey has clinched one national championship, capturing the 2019 Apertura title. The club has also secured two CONCACAF Champions League trophies since the opening of Estadio BBVA.

Estadio BBVA will host four fixtures during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including one knockout-round match.

June 14: Sweden vs Tunisia (Group F)

June 20: Tunisia vs Japan (Group F)

June 24: South Africa vs South Korea (Group A)

June 29: Winner Group F vs Runner-up Group C (Round of 32)