AT&T Stadium in Arlington will be the busiest venue of the 2026 World Cup, hosting nine matches, more than any other stadium.
With both Mexico and the U.S. Men’s National Team potentially crossing paths here, Texas could become a pivotal stage in their journeys.
Their knockout routes overlap, meaning fans might see them at the Dallas Cowboys’ home (AT&T Stadium) or at NRG Stadium in Houston.
USMNT’s path to Texas
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Group Stage Fixtures
June 12, 2026 – Los Angeles (SoFi Stadium)
June 19, 2026 – Seattle (Lumen Field)
June 25, 2026 – Los Angeles (SoFi Stadium)
Knockout stage venues in Texas
Houston (NRG Stadium)
Round of 32: June 29, 2026
Round of 16: July 4, 2026
Dallas (AT&T Stadium)
Round of 32: June 30, 2026
Round of 16: July 6, 2026
Semifinal: July 14, 2026
Scenarios
If USMNT wins its group
The United States would be positioned to play in the AT&T Stadium semifinal.
If USMNT finishes 2nd
The U.S. would play its Round of 32 match at AT&T Stadium.
If USMNT advances as 3rd place
The U.S. could play in the AT&T Stadium semifinal, but it would depend on other outcomes.
Most realistic Texas appearance
July 3, 2026: Round of 32 match at AT&T Stadium
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Mexico’s path to Texas
Group stage matches
June 11, 2026 – Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
June 18, 2026 – Estadio Akron, Guadalajara
June 24, 2026 – Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
Scenarios:
If Mexico wins its group
Round of 32 and Round of 16 remain in Mexico City.
If Mexico finishes 2nd
Round of 32 in Los Angeles, Round of 16 in Houston, Quarterfinal in Boston, Semifinal at AT&T Stadium.
If Mexico advances as 3rd place
Round of 32 in Seattle or Boston, depending on bracket outcomes.
Round of 16
If Mexico wins its Round of 32 match, it could be placed into a Houston (NRG Stadium) slot.
Quarterfinal
Progression from Houston would send Mexico to the East Coast (Boston) for a quarterfinal.
Semifinal
If Mexico makes a deep run, they would then move into Dallas (AT&T Stadium)
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