Final Match Schedule for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in Arlington
Published on December 09, 2025
By North Texas FIFA World Cup Organizing Committee
Following the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, the full tournament match schedule has been released on FIFA.com, marking a major milestone on the road to the largest FIFA World Cup™ in history.
Arlington, Texas, stands out as a premier destination among the 16 Host Cities across Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Dallas Stadium in Arlington will host a tournament-high nine matches, making it one of the most significant venues in the entire competition. Fans from around the world will converge on Arlington to witness five Group Stage matches, two Round of 32 matchups, one Round of 16 match, and a highly anticipated Semi-final on July 14, 2026.
The match schedule was designed to minimize travel and maximize rest for teams, while also optimizing kick-off times for global viewership. Arlington’s central location and world-class infrastructure make it an ideal host for this historic event.
During the Group Stage, eight national teams will compete in Arlington, bringing elite international soccer talent to the heart of North Texas. The match lineup at Dallas Stadium in Arlington includes:
- Match 11 – Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.: Netherlands vs Japan (Group F)
- Match 22 – Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.: England vs Croatia (Group L)
- Match 43 – Monday, June 22, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.: Argentina vs Austria (Group J)
- Match 57 – Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.: Japan vs TBD* (Group F)
- Match 70 – Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 9:00 p.m.: Jordan vs Argentina (Group J)
“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 from Argentina, Austria, Croatia, England, Japan, Jordan, Netherlands, and the winner of the European Play-off Final B will be an unforgettable experience for fans, both in attendance and throughout our region.”
Fans can view the full match schedule, including all 104 games, on FIFA's website.
Ticketing for the next phase of the tournament opens soon. The Random Selection Draw begins on Dec. 11, 2025 and runs through Jan. 13, 2026 at FIFA.com/tickets. Nearly two million tickets have already been sold, and successful applicants will be notified via email in February.
For fans seeking guaranteed access, hospitality packages are available now at FIFA.com/hospitality through On Location, the Official Hospitality Provider of the FIFA World Cup 2026™.
Learn more about the North Texas FWC Organizing Committee and Arlington’s role in the tournament.
*Final opponent will be determined by the results of the play-offs in March 2026.