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Dallas will host nine World Cup matches at AT&T Stadium, including a semi-final, making North Texas one of the tournament’s most important stops.
Dallas will be one of the busiest cities of the 2026 Men’s World Cup, with nine matches scheduled in North Texas and thousands of fans expected to move between Dallas, Fort Worth, and Arlington.
The games will be played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, which will be known as Dallas Stadium during the tournament. The venue is home to the Dallas Cowboys and is one of the largest and most recognisable stadiums in the United States.
Dallas will stage five group games, two Round of 32 matches, one Round of 16 match, and a semi-final on July 14. That gives the city one of the strongest schedules of any host market.
The confirmed group stage games include Netherlands vs Japan on June 14, England vs Croatia on June 17, Argentina vs Austria on June 22, Japan vs Sweden on June 25, and Jordan vs Argentina on June 27.
The stadium is the centrepiece, but the wider Dallas Fort Worth area is also built for large events. FIFA’s host city guide points to the region’s hotel capacity, airport access, and major sports infrastructure as reasons Dallas is expected to be a key stop in 2026.
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and Dallas Love Field give visitors multiple arrival options. Fans should remember, however, that the stadium is in Arlington, not downtown Dallas.
That makes transport planning essential. Staying in downtown Dallas can work well for nightlife, restaurants, and access to transit, while Arlington may be more convenient for matchday travel.
Fans should also expect the official FIFA Fan Festival in Dallas to become a major gathering point, with Fair Park listed as the site for the city’s fan event.
There is no direct train to AT&T Stadium, so fans should not assume they can take rail all the way to the venue.
The main public transport plan uses the Trinity Railway Express. Supporters can board from downtown Dallas or Fort Worth, travel to CentrePort Station, and then transfer to charter buses heading toward the stadium area.
Match ticket holders will be able to use the charter bus connection, with a walk from the bus hub to the stadium. Fans are encouraged to use the GoPass app for regional transit tickets and service updates.
Rideshare and road closures are expected around the venue, so leaving early will be vital. For visitors, the best advice is simple: book accommodation early, choose hotels with a clear matchday route, and treat Arlington as a separate journey from central Dallas.
With Argentina, England, Japan, and the knockout rounds all passing through, Dallas is set for one of the tournament’s biggest stages.
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