World Cup 2026 in Dallas: The Biggest Matches, Star Teams, and What DFW Fans Can Expect BigSoccer.com
Following the World Cup draw on Friday afternoon, FIFA has now revealed the kick off times and match pairings for the venues hosting matches.
Dallas didn’t just score a World Cup appearance next summer as one of the 16 hosts — it landed one of the most stacked slates in the entire tournament. With five marquee group-stage matchups and four knockout round matches headed for AT&T Stadium, the 2026 World Cup is about to turn the Metroplex into a week-to-week destination for some of the sport’s biggest national teams.
Let’s dive into the matches, who’s coming, when the games are and what follows the groups stage matches.
Who is coming to Dallas?
Dallas-Fort Worth will host matches from Groups F, J, and L, with all games played at AT&T Stadium. FIFA keeps calling it “Dallas Stadium,” which is a choice, but the important part is the quality of teams coming through. Fans in North Texas could see Holland, Japan, Argentina, Tunisia, Algeria, Austria, Jordan, England, Croatia, Ghana, or Panama at some point next summer. There is also a wildcard spot coming from the European playoffs, which means Sweden, Ukraine, Poland, or Albania will join the list of teams making a stop in DFW.
When are the games in Dallas?
Now that we know the groups and the schedule, below are the group stage games that will take place in the Dallas area. And boy, there are some big ones to get excited about.
| Date | Match up | Group | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 14 | Holland vs Japan | Group F | AT&T Stadium |
| June 17 | England vs Croatia | Group L | AT&T Stadium |
| June 22 | Argentina vs Austria | Group J | AT&T Stadium |
| June 25 | Japan vs UEFA Playoff Winner | Group F | AT&T Stadium |
| June 27 | Argentina vs Jordan | Group J | AT&T Stadium |
Talk about some big games, including a potential Petar Musa and Croatia game against England (let’s hope Musa makes the Croatian national team to give Dallas some players in this tournament).
But the big one is seeing Lionel Messi and Argentina play two games in Arlington as they look to defend their 2022 World Cup trophy.
What other games are in Dallas?
While Dallas did lose out on hosting the final to New York/New Jersey, Dallas will host four knockout stage games, including the semifinal.
| Date | Match up | Round | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 30 | Runner-up Group E vs Runner-up Group I | Round 32 | AT&T Stadium |
| July 3 | Runner-up Group D vs Runner-up Group G | Round 32 | AT&T Stadium | June 30 | Winner Match 83 vs Winner Match 84 | Round of 16 | AT&T Stadium |
| June 30 | Winner Match 97 vs Winner Match 98 | Semifinal | AT&T Stadium |
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