
Update June 16, 2022: not selected as 2026 World Cup host city
Original information:
2026 World Cup cities: Baltimore is a U.S. city hosting the World Cup in North America. The city in the USA is (possibly, being a candidate) part of the sixteen cities that will host the FIFA World Cup in 2026. Baltimore, Maryland, is one of the US cities that have made a stadium available – Baltimore has the M&T Bank Stadium – in addition to three Canadian and three Mexican host cities. Find here the most important information you will need, perhaps to visit the city in 2026. Information about buying tickets for this American World Cup Soccer city of play. Info about the time zone, tourist attractions, typical characteristics in the field of sports, football and culture. And more about what Baltimore has to offer visiting fans of the global finals in 2026.
Update 2022: The Washington, D.C., area and Baltimore’s M&T Bank Stadium will run a joint campaign to host 2026 World Cup matches.
State: Maryland
City population: 602,495 (2018 est.)
Time zone: winter UTC-5 (EST), summer UTC-4 (EDT)
Altitude: 76-98 meters
Exp. temperature during the 2026 World Cup:
Venue: M&T Bank Stadium
Seating capacity:
Baltimore World Cup city – in brief
Baltimore is the most populous city in the State of Maryland. Baltimore was founded in 1729, whereas in these modern days some 2.8 million people work and/or live in the city’s metropolitan area. Baltimore is located close to Washington DC, one of the other 22 Candidate Host Cities. Baltimore is also known for being the largest inland maritime port in the U.S., and its maritime legacy is nowadays also reflected in attractive features and services such as the harbor shopping area, the city’s delicious sea food and the National Aquarium.
Baltimore tourist hotspots
Baltimore attractions: these are the best tourist spots of World Cup Soccer City Baltimore, USA. Are you buying a ticket for one or more matches at the M&T Bank Stadium? These are the hotspots of Baltimore that, around the World Cup match, make your trip, visit and stay in the city even more fantastic.
See these tips with museums, parks, shopping centers, events, galleries, historical, cultural and/or musical experiences and other places of interest. They can be experienced in Baltimore, host of the World Cup 2026. The best attractions and the best things to do? Find here the best hotels, restaurants, theaters, concert halls, entertainment and activities to do in Baltimore. For children and adults. A useful quick summary. And if desired, click through to the official Baltimore Tourism and Travel website.
Baltimore Sports & Soccer City
Baltimore has hosted big soccer events, such as the Quarter-Finals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup.
Baltimore team in MLS
Currently there is no MLS soccer team based in Baltimore.