When it comes to soccer, there's no better place to celebrate the FIFA World Cup than Mexico. That's why Guadalajara is the place to be in 2026 when the tournament comes to town. Tickets are in high demand, that comes as no surprise, but why Guadalajara?
Four matches will be held at Estadio Guadalajara, also known as Estadio Akron. One of the smaller yet newer venues at the World Cup with a capacity of just under 50,000, it still packs a punch. Team Mexico will play its second group stage match at the stadium.
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Guadalajara helped host the 1968 World Cup, the last time FIFA went to Mexico for its tournament. So the city knows what to do when all eyes or turned its way.
Ready to help make your mark? Here's what to know to get tickets to every 2026 FIFA World Cup match in Guadalajara.
FIFA World Cup in Guadalajara tickets
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Tickets to the 2026 World Cup are officially sold through FIFA. The Visa presale draw, the first of sale of the tournament, closed on September 19. The lottery is available only for Visa cardholders who create a FIFA ID.
Those interested in seeing matches in Guadalajara can register for the latest news and ticket information here.
However, you can also purchase tickets through StubHub now. City and location can be sorted using drop down selections. Passes are not guaranteed to be authenticated by FIFA and may be priced higher than face value.
As of fall 2025, no passes are available for Guadalajara matches.
Click the link below to view the latest ticket availability.
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FIFA World Cup in Guadalajara schedule
While matchups are yet to be determined, a FIFA World Cup schedule is set with play dates decided.
Below is the schedule for all games at Estadio Guadalajara.
| Date | Round | Match |
| Thurs., June 11 | Group Stage | Group A - TBD |
| Thurs., June 18 | Group Stage | Group A - Mexico vs. TBD |
| Tues., June 23 | Group Stage | Group K - TBD |
| Fri., June 26 | Group Stage | Group H - TBD |
FIFA World Cup in Guadalajara teams, groups
Participating teams and groups will be determined in spring of 2026. However, all three host countries – USA, Canada and Mexico – have earned automatic bids to the World Cup.
Here's how qualifications are split between confederations:
- AFC – Eight direct spots + one inter-confederations play-off place
- CAF – Nine direct spots + one inter-confederations play-off place
- CONCACAF – Six direct spots + two inter-confederations play-off places
- CONMEBOL – Six direct spots + one inter-confederation play-off place
- OFC – One direct spot + one inter-confederations play-off place
- EUFA – 16 direct spots
A handful of non-hosting teams have officially qualified for the tournament. It includes Japan, New Zealand, Iran, Argentina, Australia, Uzbekistan, Jordan, Korea Republic, Ecuador, Brazil, Uruguay, Colombia, Paraguay, Morocco and Tunisia.
Estadio Guadalajara seating chart for 2026 FIFA World Cup
