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First match at AT&T Stadium ยท June 14, 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026
in Dallasโ€“Fort Worth.

Your complete DFW visitor playbook. The full match schedule at AT&T Stadium, where to eat, things to do, watch parties, Team USA's path, and how to get around without losing your mind in match-day traffic.

9Matches at AT&T
5Group Stage
3Knockout Rounds
1Semi-Final
โ˜… AT&T Stadium ยท Arlington, TX

Match Schedule

9 matches over 30 days. All times Central. Knockout matchups depend on group draw.

โ˜… Semi-Final โ˜…
โ˜… โ˜… โ˜… โ˜… โ˜…
July 14, 2026
The biggest day at AT&T this summer.
One of two FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals. The winner advances to the final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19. Expect the largest crowd in DFW history.

Group Stage

5 matches ยท June 14โ€“27
Group
June 14
Sunday
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต
Netherlands vs. Japan
3:00 PM CT ยท Kickoff
Group
June 17
Wednesday
๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท
England vs. Croatia
3:00 PM CT ยท Kickoff
Group
June 22
Monday
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น
Argentina vs. Austria
12:00 PM CT ยท Kickoff
Group
June 25
Thursday
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช
Japan vs. Sweden
6:00 PM CT ยท Kickoff
Group
June 27
Saturday
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ด ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท
Jordan vs. Argentina
9:00 PM CT ยท Kickoff

Knockout Rounds

3 matches ยท June 30 โ€“ July 6
Round of 32
June 30
Tuesday
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TBD vs. TBD
Time TBD ยท Knockout
Round of 32
July 3
Friday
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TBD vs. TBD
Time TBD ยท Knockout
Round of 16
July 6
Monday
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TBD vs. TBD
Time TBD ยท Knockout

Schedule confirmed by FIFA. Official Dallas FWC26 schedule โ†’

Where to Eat

Restaurants worth the drive.

This is Texas โ€” the food is non-negotiable. Locals' picks by neighborhood.

Near AT&T Stadium

Arlington / Texas Live!

Texas Live! โ€” official watch-party district right next to the stadium.
Chef Point โ€” Cajun-Texan fusion, nearby.

Uptown Dallas

Steak & Italian

Nick & Sam's โ€” classic Dallas steakhouse.
Carbone โ€” Italian-American.
Mister Charles โ€” modern American.

Knox-Henderson

Chef-Driven

Georgie โ€” seasonal tasting.
Tei-An โ€” Japanese soba master.
Hudson House โ€” oysters & seafood.

Bishop Arts

Local Vibes

Lucia โ€” modern Italian, intimate.
Eno's Pizza Tavern โ€” local pizza fave.
Bishop Cider โ€” chill afternoons.

Deep Ellum

BBQ & Drinks

Pecan Lodge โ€” top-tier BBQ, expect a wait.
Monarch โ€” rooftop, skyline views.
Stirr โ€” bar food + cocktails.

Fort Worth Stockyards

Tex-Mex & Steaks

Joe T. Garcia's โ€” Tex-Mex institution.
Heim BBQ โ€” bacon burnt ends.
Reata โ€” high-end Texas steak.

Reservations are essential during the tournament โ€” book 4+ weeks ahead, especially for match-day evenings.

Things to Do

What to do between matches.

Dallas-Fort Worth has more to offer than most visitors expect. Hit a few of these and your trip becomes more than just soccer.

Must-see

Sixth Floor Museum & JFK Memorial

The book depository where Lee Harvey Oswald fired from. Sobering, important, world-class. Plaza two blocks away.

Free

Klyde Warren Park

Five-acre park built over a freeway. Food trucks, live music, free programming. Heart of the Arts District.

Culture

Dallas Arts District

Largest contiguous arts district in the U.S. Dallas Museum of Art, Nasher Sculpture Center โ€” all walkable.

Texan

Fort Worth Stockyards

Twice-daily real cattle drive. Cowboy bars, boot shops, Billy Bob's honky-tonk. The most "Texas" thing in DFW.

Iconic

Reunion Tower

The Dallas skyline ball. GeO-Deck observation level for 360ยฐ views of the metroplex.

Family

Perot Museum

Nature and science museum, fantastic for families and kids of any age.

Local

Bishop Arts District

Independent boutiques, coffee shops, restaurants. Dallas's most "neighborhood" feel.

Sports

Globe Life Field tour

Texas Rangers' stadium next to AT&T. Behind-the-scenes tours run year-round.

History

George W. Bush Library

On the SMU campus. Permanent collection plus rotating exhibits.

Where to Stay

Three smart bases for your trip.

Closest to AT&T

Arlington

Walking distance to AT&T Stadium and Texas Live!. Live! by Loews, Sheraton Arlington, Hilton Arlington Convention Center.

Best for nightlife

Downtown / Uptown Dallas

Best for restaurants, culture, and nightlife. 30 min to AT&T. The Joule, The Adolphus, Hotel Crescent Court, Statler.

Most "Texas"

Fort Worth Stockyards

Cowboy bars, rodeo, BBQ. 30 min to AT&T. Hotel Drover (Marriott Autograph), The Stockyards Hotel.

โญ Team USA Spotlight

The USMNT in 2026.

As co-host of the tournament, the United States automatically qualified and was drawn into Group D alongside Paraguay, Australia, and Tรผrkiye. USA's three group-stage matches are not at AT&T Stadium โ€” they're playing in Los Angeles and Seattle.

FRI ยท JUNE 12 ยท 9 PM ET

USA vs. Paraguay

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SoFi Stadium ยท Inglewood, CA

FRI ยท JUNE 19 ยท 3 PM ET

USA vs. Australia

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Lumen Field ยท Seattle, WA

THU ยท JUNE 25 ยท 10 PM ET

Tรผrkiye vs. USA

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

SoFi Stadium ยท Inglewood, CA

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ If the USMNT advances out of Group D, they could absolutely play at AT&T Stadium in the knockout rounds. If they make the semi-final on July 14, it'd be in Dallas.
Watch Parties & Fan Zones

Catch matches you don't have tickets to.

Official

Texas Live!

Tournament-official watch zone next to AT&T Stadium. Massive screens, full-service bars, biggest atmosphere.

Family

Klyde Warren Park

Outdoor screenings expected for major matches. Free, food trucks, family-friendly.

Locals

Soccer-friendly pubs

The Old Monk (Knox), Trinity Hall (Mockingbird), The Londoner โ€” all good crowds for football.

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