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The 2026 FIFA World Cup might be two years away, but World Cup fever is still strong. While we’re still a little bitter that the final will take place in New Jersey – rather than at the AT&T Stadium – we’re still excited for the nine games in Dallas.
Two years ago, FIFA announced that it’d selected Dallas (Arlington if you want to be pedantic) as one of the 16 host cities of the 2026 World Cup games to be hosted in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
When do the 2026 FIFA World Cup games begin?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup games kick off at Estadio Azteca Mexico City in Mexico on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
Where will the 2026 World Cup games take place?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 104 games between 48 teams in 16 cities across Canada, Mexico, and the United States. North American cities to host the matches include:
US host cities:
- Atlanta
- Boston
- Miami
- New York/New Jersey
- Los Angeles
- San Francisco
- Seattle
- Vancouver
- Dallas
- Houston
- Kansas City
- Philadelphia
Canada host cities:
- Toronto
- Vancouver
Mexico host cities:
- Guadalajara
- Mexico City
- Monterrey
What 2026 World Cup games will be held in Dallas?
Nine of the 104 World Cup games will be played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Two of those matches will be knockout round games, one of which will be a semi-final game.
Sunday, June 14: Match 11 – Group F
Wednesday, June 17: Match 22 – Group L
Monday, June 22: Match 43 – Group J
Thursday, June 25: Match 57 – Group F
Saturday, June 27: Match 70 – Group J
Tuesday, June 30: Group E runners up v Group I runners-up
Friday, July 3: Group D runners-up v Group G runners-up
Monday, July 6: Winner match 83 v Winner match 84
Tuesday, July 14: Winner match 97 v Winner match 98
Where will the 2026 World Cup final take place?
Though Arlington was the front-runner, heavily rumored to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, unfortunately for us, the final will actually be taking place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday, July 18.