ARLINGTON, Texas — AT&T Stadium didn't get selected to host the 2026 World Cup Final, despite numerous reports over the years.
Instead, they'll host one of the two semi-finals, alongside Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium and eight other World Cup matches bringing Arlington's total to nine, more than any other hosting venue. Here is a full breakdown of the matches AT&T Stadium will host:
How many 2026 World Cup matches will AT&T Stadium have?
Nine total matches and four "knockout stage" matches. These are the matches and dates coming to North Texas:
Group stage
- Sunday, June 14, 2026
- Wednesday, June 17, 2026
- Monday, June 22, 2026
- Thursday, June 25, 2026
- Saturday, June 27, 2026
The participating teams in these matches have yet to be determined. We won't learn who are playing in these matches until teams qualify, likely in the months ahead of the tournament.
Knockout stage
- Round of 32: Tuesday, June 30, 2026
- Round of 32: Friday, July 3, 2026
- Round of 16: Monday, July 6, 2026
- Semi-final: Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Here is a full breakdown of all 104 games:
When will the World Cup take place?
The World Cup Opening Match will be held at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on June 11, 2026.
The World Cup final is set for Sunday, July 19, 2026.
How to get 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets
Fans can begin pre-registering for 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket information at fifa.com/tickets.
Pre-registration for information on hospitality packages is also available at FIFA.com/hospitality.
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