The best of international football is ready to meet the best of American football. Kansas City will host part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, bringing a select handful of teams to the home of the NFL's Chiefs.
The Red Kingdom knows how to turn up at Kansas City Stadium, also known as Arrowhead Stadium. You can expect that to happen during all six World Cup matches in KCMO. That includes a Round of 16 and a quarterfinals matchup.
Not only is Kansas City Stadium one of the largest in the NFL with a capacity of over 76,000, it's also the oldest stadium of all U.S. venues to host the tournament. History, views, BBQ, you have it all in Kansas City. That's why it's the only Midwestern city to be part of the 2026 World Cup.
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Ready to be part of history? Here's how you can be with the best deals on tickets and a full schedule of matches for the FIFA World Cup in Kansas City.
FIFA World Cup in Kansas City 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, will open on September 10 and close on September 19. The lottery is available only for Visa cardholders who create a FIFA ID.
Those interested in seeing matches in Kansas City 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, the cheapest price for the first match in KCMO on June 16 costs $540. The Round of 32 game is priced at $700, while the quarterfinals match has a get-in price of $1,225.
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FIFA World Cup in Kansas City 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 Kansas City Stadium.
| Date | Round | Match |
| Tues., June 16 | Group J | TBD |
| Sat., June 20 | Group E | TBD |
| Thurs., June 25 | Group F | TBD |
| Sat., June 27 | Group J | TBD |
| Fri., July 3 | Round of 32 | Group K winner vs. Group D/E/U/J/L third place |
| Sat., July 11 | Quarterfinals | TBD |
FIFA World Cup in Kansas City 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 and Brazil.
Kansas City Stadium seating chart for 2026 FIFA World Cup
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