Official City Release
Dallas’ Final Match Schedule for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Now Available
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Overview
Following the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw, Dallas Stadium in Arlington has been confirmed as a tournament-high nine-match venue, hosting five Group Stage matches, two Round of 32 matches, one Round of 16 match, and a Semi-Final on July 14, 2026.
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HighHigh significance — major decision, large financial impact, or broad community effectNorth Texas fans have a closing window to enter the Random Selection Draw for FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets: the entry period opens December 11 and closes January 13, 2026, with no advantage to early entry. Residents near Dallas Stadium in Arlington should anticipate significant match-day congestion across nine event dates between June 14 and July 14, 2026.
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MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingDallas Stadium's designation as the tournament-high nine-match venue — including a Semi-Final — is a verifiable superlative against the full FIFA schedule. The organizing committee, public venue commitments at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, and any municipal subsidies tied to the host city bid represent records angles not addressed in this release.
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Open source →“We are thrilled with the teams selected to play at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, and we cannot wait to welcome them to our North Texas region for FIFA World Cup 2026,” said Monica Paul, President of the North Texas FWC Organizing Committee. “Hosting a tournament-high nine matches featuring some of the world’s best players in the world from teams Argentina, Austria, Croatia, England, Japan, Jordan, Netherlands and the winner of the European Play-off Final B in the Group Stages will be an unforgettable experience for fans, both in attendance and at soccer events set across our region.”
The complete match schedule, containing all 104 matches, can be found at FIFA.com.
With the stage now set, fans can start making their plans to be there and witness history in the making.
Fans will soon have another opportunity to apply for FIFA World Cup 2026™ tickets as the next sales period, the Random Selection Draw, will begin on 11 December on FIFA.com/tickets and is open through 13 January, 2026. Timing of a fan’s entry into the Random Selection Draw during the entry period will not impact the fan’s chances of success. All successful and partially successful ticket applicants will receive communications via email and subsequently will be automatically charged for their tickets in February. This marks the third phase of ticket sales for the 2026 tournament, as nearly two million tickets have been made available and purchased for the tournament thus far.
Fans who would like to immediately purchase access to specific match-ups can consider hospitality packages as well. Hospitality packages, which are inclusive of game tickets, are available now at FIFA.com/hospitality through On Location, the Official Hospitality Provider of the FIFA World Cup 2026™.
For more information about the North Texas FWC Organizing Committee and the Dallas Host City, please visit our website at https://www.dallasfwc26.com/.
*Final opponent will be determined by the results of the play-offs in March 2026.
About the North Texas FWC Organizing Committee/Dallas Host City
The North Texas FWC Organizing Committee is the official entity responsible for planning and delivering the FIFA World Cup 2026™ experience in North Texas. As one of the tournament’s key host cities, Dallas will welcome teams and fans from around the world, hosting nine matches at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, the International Broadcast Center at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, and a multi-week Fan Festival.
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