{"id":237815,"date":"2026-04-06T22:47:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T22:47:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/237815\/"},"modified":"2026-04-06T22:47:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T22:47:10","slug":"9-world-cup-matches-approach-arlingtons-att-stadium-sports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/237815\/","title":{"rendered":"9 World Cup matches approach Arlington\u2019s AT&T Stadium | Sports"},"content":{"rendered":"

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AT&T Stadium is nestled in the heart of the Entertainment District on April 5 in Arlington. The stadium will host nine matches for the FIFA World Cup 2026.<\/p>\n

Photo by Samarie Goffney<\/a><\/p>\n

AT&T Stadium is about two months away from hosting a tournament-high nine matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, turning Arlington into a global destination for soccer fans. <\/p>\n

Arlington will welcome international teams and thousands of their supporters, putting a spotlight on the city during one of the most-watched sporting events in the world. <\/p>\n

AT&T Stadium, which will be referred to as Dallas Stadium during the tournament, will host five group stage matches, beginning June 14 with the Netherlands facing Japan. Other group stage games include England vs. Croatia on June 17, Argentina vs. Austria on June 22, Japan vs. Sweden on June 25, and Jordan vs. Argentina on June 27. <\/p>\n

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Illustration by Haley Walton<\/a><\/p>\n

The stadium will also host four knockout matches, including two round-of-32 games June 30 and July 3, a round-of-16 match July 6 and a semifinal July 14. <\/p>\n

The 2026 World Cup will have 48 teams competing to cement their country\u2019s legacy. Mexico and South Africa kick off the tournament in the group stage June 11. <\/p>\n

Elimination rounds begin June 28, followed by the next set starting July 4. The quarterfinals will kick off July 9, and the semifinals begin July 14.<\/p>\n

The World Cup concludes July 19 at the New York New Jersey Stadium. <\/p>\n

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