As the sport’s largest ever tournament kicks off, host nations Mexico, Canada and the U.S. can lay claim to some of the finest prime property in the world, writes Nancy Groves
Manhattan, New York | Sotheby’s International Realty – East Side Manhattan Brokerage
It’s finally here. The 2026 global soccer tournament begins today, eight years after the U.S., Mexico and Canada were named as co-hosts. An unprecedented 48 teams will compete, with 104 games coming to 16 host cities across North America—each hoping for the tournament’s glow to last long after the iconic golden trophy has been lifted.
The real estate potential conferred on cities spotlighted on this global sporting stage was explored in the Sotheby’s International Realty 2026 Luxury Outlook report, published January 2026.
“The big value in soccer is that it has international popularity,” said Russ Anderson of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty in Dallas, Texas, in the report. “The exposure will hopefully attract the wealthy from all over the world.”
For those looking for luxury homes in these locations, here’s what US$10M-US$12M will buy you in five cities hosting some of the biggest matches of the tournament.
Mexico City
Mexico City, Mexico | Mexico Sotheby’s International Realty
The historic Mexico City Stadium has already witnessed two men’s soccer cup finals (in 1970 and 1986) and now has the honor of hosting the opening fixture of the 2026 tournament—between home nation Mexico and South Africa on June 11. First opened in 1966, the stadium is considered a masterpiece of Mexican modernism, an architectural style that has an ongoing footprint across the city. Take the sleek lines of this recently built villa in the upmarket Lomas de Chapultepec neighborhood. Stone, metal, wood and water combine in an organic aesthetic of understated luxury.
Los Angeles
Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles | Sotheby’s International Realty – Beverly Hills Brokerage
Team USA’s opening match of the 2026 tournament at Los Angeles Stadium is one of eight games scheduled at the Inglewood-located arena: a local stage for global skill and talent. Thirteen miles north, a box-fresh home in the Hollywood Hills aims to showcase similar levels of craftsmanship, albeit more restrained. On a mostly flat lot of 5,000 square feet, the design watchword is “longevity,” prioritizing subtle, durable finishes and the sort of quiet luxury that Los Angelenos increasingly favor. Note: in two years’ time, the same city and stadium will be hosting the opening ceremony of the 2028 Summer Games.
Toronto
Toronto, Ontario | Sotheby’s International Realty Canada
Canada hosted the women’s soccer cup in 2015, but this is the first year the men’s tournament has played out on Canadian soil. Both Toronto and Vancouver are in on the action. The former in particular is no stranger to international energy, as one of the world’s most multicultural metropolises, with the food and film scenes to match. Its suburbs offer privacy and laid-back living, such as in the exclusive Bridle Path area, nicknamed “Millionaire’s Row” and location of this elegant estate. The classic house at its heart is set apart—in every sense—by a landscape of mature trees and impeccable planting.
Miami
Miami, Florida | ONE Sotheby’s International Realty
Miami’s current soccer pedigree is in no small part down to David Beckham, whose club Inter Miami CF has attracted a constellation of global footballing talent since 2018, elevating the U.S. men’s game stateside. Miami Stadium will host seven matches, including the tournament’s penultimate fixture to decide third place. But Miami real estate is no runner-up, as its luxury housing boom continues apace. Waterside living is the game here, exemplified by this expansive condo, set within a 20-acre private island development. On-site fine dining, a spa, fitness center and sporting facilities to satisfy even an off-duty soccer star complete the package.
New York City
Manhattan, New York | Sotheby’s International Realty – East Side Manhattan Brokerage
And so to the tournament’s grand final on July 19. While we can only guess which teams will play, we do know where the match will happen: in East Rutherford, New Jersey. That’s just seven miles west of central Manhattan and this glamorous penthouse duplex, the very definition of urban luxury. By day, the condo is flooded with natural light; by night, it offers shimmering skyline views. Like a world-class footballer mid-flow, the building itself appears to defy gravity, tapering backwards over the celebrated High Line, and featuring some of the largest single-pane windows ever used in a residential high-rise development. As in truly world-class soccer meets, superlatives don’t quite cover it.
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