Downtown Dallas skyline — AT&T Stadium hosts 9 World Cup 2026 matches in Arlington

World Cup 2026 Host City · USA

Arlington (Dallas-Fort Worth)

Hosts 9 matches at climate-controlled AT&T Stadium — most of any World Cup 2026 venue

Stadium: AT&T Stadium
FIFA name: Dallas Stadium
Capacity: 80,000
Roof: Indoor / climate-controlled
Matches: 9

Matches: 9
Capacity: 80K
Indoor: Yes
Country: USA

Travel essentials

Metro population

7.9 million (DFW metro)

Climate (June 2026)

Hot, humid — 26-35°C, but matches at AT&T are climate-controlled

Airports

Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) · Dallas Love Field (DAL)

Stadium surface

Artificial turf converted to grass for the tournament (FIFA requirement)

How to get to AT&T Stadium

No rail to Arlington — match-day shuttles from Dallas/Fort Worth or rideshare; ~30 min by car

Plan to arrive at least 90 minutes before kickoff for security and ticket scanning. Match-day road closures and shuttle routes are typically published 2–3 weeks before each game by FIFA and the local organising committee — check the official channels for the latest schedule.

Matches at AT&T Stadium

All World Cup 2026 fixtures hosted at this venue, listed in chronological order.

Group F Jun 14 · 20:00 UTC

Netherlands vs Japan

Match details →

Group L Jun 17 · 20:00 UTC

England vs Croatia

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Group J Jun 22 · 17:00 UTC

Argentina vs Austria

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Group F Jun 25 · 23:00 UTC

Japan vs Sweden

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Group J Jun 27 · 02:00 UTC (next day)

Jordan vs Argentina

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Round of 32 Jun 30 · 17:00 UTC

Ivory Coast vs Norway

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Round of 32 Jul 3 · 18:00 UTC

Australia vs Egypt

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Round of 16 Jul 6 · 19:00 UTC

Portugal vs Spain

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Semi-final Jul 14 · 19:00 UTC

W97 vs W98

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Arlington (Dallas-Fort Worth) World Cup 2026 — deep-dive guides

Long-form articles on travel logistics, ticket strategy and matchday planning for AT&T Stadium:

Argentina supporters fill a stadium with blue-and-white flags — Lionel Messi scored twice to break the all-time World Cup goals record as Argentina beat Austria 2-0 in Group J

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Argentina 2-0 Austria: Messi Breaks Klose Record

Argentina beat Austria 2-0 as Messi scored twice to break Klose's all-time World Cup goals record, reaching 18 and sending Argentina into the last 32.

England supporters celebrate their side's 4-2 win over Croatia at AT&T Stadium on June 17, with Harry Kane scoring twice

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England 4-2 Croatia: Kane Brace Sinks Six-Goal Epic

England 4-2 Croatia recap: Harry Kane scored twice and Jude Bellingham and Rashford struck after the break in a six-goal Group L thriller in Arlington.

Japan supporters in blue at World Cup 2026 — the Samurai Blue twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with the Netherlands in Group F at Dallas Stadium in Arlington on June 14, Daichi Kamada heading the equaliser in the 89th minute

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Netherlands 2-2 Japan: World Cup 2026 Group F Recap

Netherlands 2-2 Japan recap: Kamada's 89th-minute header rescues a point at World Cup 2026 Group F after van Dijk and Summerville put the Dutch ahead.

Virgil van Dijk in the Netherlands shirt — the Liverpool centre-back captains Ronald Koeman's 26-man Oranje squad for the 2026 World Cup, confirmed by the KNVB on Wednesday May 27 in Zeist, with the Group F opener against Japan at Dallas Stadium in Arlington on Sunday June 14

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Netherlands World Cup 2026 Squad — Koeman Drops Frimpong

Koeman names the Netherlands' 26-man World Cup 2026 squad: Depay returns, Frimpong dropped, Summerville shock pick. Group F opens vs Japan on June 14.

Luka Modrić in Croatia national team kit — AC Milan captain leads Croatia into his fourth and likely final World Cup at 40 in Group L 2026, opposite England in Dallas on June 17

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Croatia World Cup 2026 Squad: Modrić's Final at 40

Croatia's 26 confirmed — Modrić captains his last World Cup at 40. Group L opens vs England June 17 at Dallas Stadium. Kovačić anchors midfield.

Jude Bellingham in England national team kit — Real Madrid's No. 5 leads Tuchel's midfield as the No. 10 in Group L 2026

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Is Bellingham Playing in the 2026 World Cup? England No. 10

Yes — Bellingham starts as Tuchel's No. 10. Group L schedule, Real Madrid form, midfield role, June 17 vs Croatia at Arlington's AT&T Stadium.

Wataru Endo in Japan national team kit — Liverpool midfielder captains Japan's 26-man squad at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, anchoring the Endo–Morita double pivot in Moriyasu's 4-2-3-1

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Japan World Cup 2026 Squad: 26 Without Mitoma, Tomiyasu Back

Japan's final 26 named — Wataru Endo captains, Mitoma out injured, Tomiyasu returns. Group F opens vs Netherlands June 14 at Dallas Stadium, Arlington.

AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas — hosts 9 World Cup 2026 matches including England vs Croatia on June 17 and a Semi-Final on July 14, branded as Dallas Stadium for the tournament

Guide

AT&T Stadium World Cup 2026: 9 Matches Including Semi-Final

AT&T Stadium hosts 9 World Cup 2026 matches in Arlington, Texas — including England vs Croatia June 17, Argentina vs Austria, and a Semi-Final on July 14.

Where to stay in Arlington (Dallas-Fort Worth)

Top neighborhoods for travelling fans, balancing transit access to AT&T Stadium with dining, nightlife and walkability:

Downtown DallasDeep EllumFort Worth StockyardsUptown Dallas

Food and drink Arlington (Dallas-Fort Worth) is known for

Texas BBQTex-MexFort Worth steakhouses

Arlington (Dallas-Fort Worth) World Cup 2026 — FAQ

Which stadium hosts World Cup 2026 matches in Arlington (Dallas-Fort Worth)?

AT&T Stadium (FIFA tournament name: Dallas Stadium). Capacity 80,000, climate-controlled with a closed roof.

How many matches does Arlington (Dallas-Fort Worth) host at the 2026 World Cup?

9 matches across 4 stages.

How do I get to AT&T Stadium on match day?

No rail to Arlington — match-day shuttles from Dallas/Fort Worth or rideshare; ~30 min by car

What is the weather like in Arlington (Dallas-Fort Worth) in June 2026?

Hot, humid — 26-35°C, but matches at AT&T are climate-controlled

Which airports serve Arlington (Dallas-Fort Worth) for World Cup 2026 visitors?

Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) · Dallas Love Field (DAL)

Where should fans stay in Arlington (Dallas-Fort Worth)?

Downtown Dallas, Deep Ellum, Fort Worth Stockyards are the top neighborhoods for travelling fans, balancing transit access to the stadium with dining, nightlife and walkability.

What food is Arlington (Dallas-Fort Worth) known for?

Texas BBQ · Tex-Mex · Fort Worth steakhouses