2026 World Cup in Texas: Match Schedule & DFW Watch Parties

With the World Cup returning to American soil, Texas is taking center stage. Here is your ultimate guide to the matches happening in Arlington and Houston, plus where to catch the action locally.

The wait is finally over, and the biggest sporting event on the planet is officially coming to our backyard. With the United States co-hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside Canada and Mexico, we are about to see an unprecedented level of soccer fever across the country.

But let's be honest—we really only care about what is happening right here in the Lone Star State.

Texas is heavily featured in the tournament schedule, with massive international matchups split across two of our premier venues: AT&T Stadium right here in Arlington and NRG Stadium down in Houston. Whether you are trying to score tickets or just want to know who is playing in our time zone, here is the official slate of World Cup matches coming to Texas during the first leg of the tournament.

2026 World Cup Matches in Texas

AT&T Stadium (Arlington, TX)

Netherlands vs. Japan: June 14, 2026.
England vs. Croatia: June 17, 2026.

NRG Stadium (Houston, TX)

Germany vs. Curaçao: June 14, 2026.
Portugal vs. DR Congo: June 17, 2026.
Netherlands vs. Sweden: June 20, 2026.

Where to Watch in DFW

Let's face it: getting tickets to an actual match inside AT&T Stadium is going to be incredibly competitive (and expensive). Luckily, the local community is going all-out with dedicated watch parties and events so you can experience the global energy without the massive ticket fees.

If you want to get involved, head out to these upcoming local events:

Road to World Cup Community Day (DeSoto): Kick off the tournament season by celebrating the global game with the local community down in DeSoto.
England v Croatia World Cup 2026 Watch Party (Colleyville): Looking for the perfect spot to watch the massive June 17th matchup? Grab a pint and watch the game live with fellow fans right in Colleyville.

This is a once-in-a-generation event for North Texas. Get your jerseys ready, lock in your plans, and keep checking the calendar for more local World Cup events as the summer heats up!