The Complete 2026 World Cup Match Schedule at Dallas Stadium (AT&T Stadium)

The countdown is on for the biggest sporting event in history, and North Texas is officially at the center of the action. Dallas Stadium—the official tournament name for AT&T Stadium in Arlington—will host a tournament-high nine matches during the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

If you are looking for tickets or planning your summer schedule, here is your definitive guide to the Dallas World Cup 2026 schedule, including all the confirmed group stage teams and knockout round dates.

📍 At a Glance: World Cup Matches Arlington

The stadium will host an incredible nine games throughout June and July. The slate includes five Group Stage matches, two Round of 32 matches, one Round of 16 match, and one of the highly anticipated Semi-Finals.

Here is the quick breakdown of the AT&T stadium World Cup games:

• June 14: Group Stage Match (Netherlands vs. Japan)
• June 17: Group Stage Match (England vs. Croatia)
• June 22: Group Stage Match (Argentina vs. Austria)
• June 25: Group Stage Match (Japan vs. TBD)
• June 27: Group Stage Match (Jordan vs. Argentina)
• June 30: Round of 32 Match
• July 3: Round of 32 Match
• July 6: Round of 16 Match
• July 14: Semi-Final Match

The Group Stage: Star-Studded Matchups

The North Texas region will welcome eight confirmed international teams during the group stages. Fans in Arlington will get to see heavyweights like England, the Netherlands, Croatia, and the defending champions, Argentina.

Match 1: Netherlands vs. Japan (Group F)

• Date: Sunday, June 14, 2026
• Time: 3:00 PM CT
• The Vibe: The European pedigree of the Dutch takes on the highly disciplined and intense Japanese squad to kick off the World Cup matches in Arlington.

Match 2: England vs. Croatia (Group L)

• Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
• Time: 3:00 PM CT
• The Vibe: A massive rematch of the 2018 World Cup semi-final. Expect an electric crowd as the star-studded English team seeks revenge.

Match 3: Argentina vs. Austria (Group J)

• Date: Monday, June 22, 2026
• Time: 12:00 PM CT
• The Vibe: The defending 2022 World Cup champions take center stage. This match is expected to draw one of the largest crowds of the entire group stage.

Match 4: Japan vs. TBD (Group F)

• Date: Thursday, June 25, 2026
• Time: 6:00 PM CT
• The Vibe: Japan will return to Arlington to face a European play-off winner (which will be Ukraine, Sweden, Poland, or Albania) in a match with heavy knockout implications.

Match 5: Jordan vs. Argentina (Group J)

• Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026
• Time: 9:00 PM CT
• The Vibe: Argentina wraps up the group stage in Dallas under the prime-time Saturday night lights.

The Knockout Rounds in Arlington

The intensity will ramp up significantly in late June and July as Arlington transitions to the knockout stages. The teams competing in these rounds will depend entirely on the group stage results.

• Round of 32 (Match 1): Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 12:00 PM CT
• Round of 32 (Match 2): Friday, July 3, 2026, at 1:00 PM CT
• Round of 16: Monday, July 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT
• Semi-Final 1: Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT

The July 14 Semi-Final will be a historic night, as the winner punches their ticket directly to the World Cup Final in New Jersey.

Looking for more ways to celebrate the 2026 World Cup locally? Check back on the DFW Pulse Homepage for our upcoming guides on the best World Cup watch parties, fan festivals, and local events happening across the Metroplex all summer long!