It's always bigger in Texas, and that statement rings true in 2026. In just a matter of time, the FIFA World Cup will head to Dallas for a handful of matches during the biggest sporting event in the world.
It all goes down at Dallas Stadium, also known as AT&T Stadium, located perfectly between downtown Dallas and Fort Worth. One of the busiest cities in the U.S., DFW is also the heart and soul of the American Southwest. It's perfect for locals, tourists and players alike who want to experience what the World Cup has to offer.
With a capacity of over 100,000 with standing room, Dallas Stadium will be popping when soccer comes to town. It always is, whether it's hosting Dallas Cowboys games, Beyoncé concerts or college football's Cotton Bowl.
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Nine matches will be played at Dallas Stadium, including four knockout round matches and a semifinals. That means there's plenty of time for Texans to catch a match and see the best players in the world take the pitch.
The FIFA World Cup is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. For those that want to head to Dallas to see it unfold, here's how you can get the best deals on tickets, including a full schedule of matches.
FIFA World Cup in Dallas 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 Dallas 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 opening match in Dallas on June 14 is $590. The Round of 32 games cost $750, the Round of 16 $950 and the semifinals match $2,000.
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FIFA World Cup in Dallas 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 Dallas Stadium.
| Date | Round | Match |
| Sun., June 14 | Group F | TBD |
| Wed., June 17 | Group L | TBD |
| Mon., June 22 | Group J | TBD |
| Thurs., June 25 | Group F | TBD |
| Sat., June 27 | Group J | TBD |
| Tues., June 30 | Round of 32 | Group E runners-up vs. Group I runners-up |
| Fri., July 3 | Round of 32 | Group D runners-up vs. Group G runners-up |
| Mon., July 6 | Round of 16 | TBD |
| Tues., July 14 | Semifinals | TBD |
FIFA World Cup in Dallas 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.
Dallas Stadium seating chart for 2026 FIFA World Cup
