2026 FIFA World Cup Arlington Schedule: Dates, Teams & Semifinal at AT&T Stadium
Dallas Stadium (temporarily renamed from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, for FIFA branding during the tournament) are part of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ schedule. This world-class venue (home to the NFL's Dallas Cowboys; retractable roof, massive video screens, capacity ~80,000–94,000 for soccer configurations) will host a tournament-high 9 matches total, including five group-stage games, two Round of 32 fixtures, one Round of 16 tie, and one semifinal on July 14, 2026.
AT&T Stadium, famous for its futuristic design, record-breaking attendance potential, and electric Dallas-area fan energy (Cowboys tailgates will amp up the vibe), is one of the premier venues—positioned as a key hub for star-studded action with powerhouses like Argentina, England, and the Netherlands.
Dallas Stadium (AT&T Stadium), Arlington – FIFA World Cup 2026 Matches Schedule, Dates, Kick Off Times
(All times in ET as listed in your query; Arlington/Dallas is in Central Time (CT), typically 1 hour earlier—e.g., 4 p.m. ET = 3 p.m. CT for most group games.
Netherlands vs Japan (Group F)
Strong European vs. Asian opener
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 – 4:00 p.m. ET (3:00 p.m. CT):
England vs Croatia (Group L)
Monday, June 22, 2026 – 1:00 p.m. ET (noon CT):
Argentina vs Austria (Group J)
Thursday, June 25, 2026 – 7:00 p.m. ET (6:00 p.m. CT):
Japan vs UEFA Playoff B Winner (Group F)
UEFA Playoff B winner: from Albania, Poland, Sweden, or Ukraine.
Saturday, June 27, 2026 – 10:00 p.m. ET (9:00 p.m. CT):
Jordan vs Argentina (Group J)
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 – 1:00 p.m. ET (noon CT):
Group E Second Place vs Group I Second Place (Round of 32)
Knockout stage begins—runners-up from Group E (potential Netherlands/Japan ties) vs. Group I face off in an early-afternoon elimination game.
Friday, July 3, 2026 – 2:00 p.m. ET (1:00 p.m. CT):
Group D Second Place vs Group G Second Place (Round of 32)
Another Round of 32 tie—runners-up from Group D (e.g., involving USA/Paraguay/Australia) vs. Group G in a high-stakes afternoon clash.
(Note: Your list covers the group and Round of 32 matches you provided, but official schedules confirm Dallas Stadium also hosts a Round of 16 on July 6, 2026 (approx. afternoon/evening ET), and the first semifinal on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 (likely 3–4 p.m. ET / 2–3 p.m. CT), bringing the total to 9. These later knockouts will feature TBD teams advancing from prior ties.)
This lineup packs massive star power (Argentina twice, England, Netherlands) and diverse confederations, with no USA, Canada, or Mexico matches here (USA in LA/Seattle/etc.; Canada in Toronto/Vancouver; Mexico in Mexico City/Guadalajara/Monterrey).
Arlington/Dallas is set to be the epicenter of the World Cup—AT&T Stadium will deliver massive moments, especially those Argentina games!
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