The home of the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington hosts nine matches at the 2026 World Cup, more than any other venue, climbing from the group stage all the way to a semi-final on 14 July. A vast retractable roof, a giant center-hung screen and a natural pitch grown under suspended grow lights. FIFA calls it Dallas Stadium during the tournament.
Updated 7 June 2026 · WorldCuply.com editorial · Independent, not affiliated with FIFA
9
Matches hosted
~80,000
World Cup capacity
2009
Opened
SF
Deepest stage
The Venue
The biggest schedule of the tournament
AT&T Stadium, in Arlington between Dallas and Fort Worth, opened in 2009 at a cost of about 1.2 billion dollars and is one of the great cathedrals of American sport. Designed by the architecture firm HKS and home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys, it was built to host the biggest events, and in 2026 it does exactly that: a tournament-high nine World Cup matches.
No venue at the 2026 World Cup stages more football. Dallas hosts five group-stage matches, two Round of 32 ties, a Round of 16 match and one of the two semi-finals on 14 July, the deepest stage any venue outside the Final reaches. Only MetLife Stadium, host of the 19 July Final, goes a round further.
Under FIFA's clean-venue sponsorship policy the stadium is called Dallas Stadium during the tournament, because the commercial AT&T name belongs to a non-FIFA sponsor. For how it sits among all 16 venues, see our stadiums and host cities hub.
Editor's Spotlight
Match 101: a World Cup semi-final in Arlington
Semi-final · Match 101
One of the two 2026 semi-finals
Date
Tue 14 Jul 2026
Kickoff
2:00 PM local
Venue
AT&T · Dallas
Stage
Semi-final
The jewel of the Dallas schedule is the semi-final on 14 July, bringing two of the last four teams in the world to Arlington with a place in the Final on the line. It is the deepest stage AT&T Stadium reaches, and one of the highest-profile matches anywhere in the tournament outside New Jersey.
The other semi-final is in Atlanta on 15 July, and the two winners meet at MetLife Stadium on 19 July. To see how the bracket builds toward this night, read our format and Round of 32 explainer.
Dallas Schedule
All nine 2026 World Cup matches at AT&T Stadium
AT&T Stadium hosts five group-stage matches, two Round of 32 ties, one Round of 16 match and a semi-final, nine in total. Times below are local Central Time, which is on daylight saving in June and July.
Match #
Date / Kickoff (local)
Fixture
Stage
11
Sun 14 Jun · 3:00 PM
Netherlands vs Japan
Group F
22
Wed 17 Jun · 3:00 PM
England vs Croatia
Group L
43
Mon 22 Jun · 12:00 noon
Argentina vs Austria
Group J
57
Thu 25 Jun · 6:00 PM
Japan vs Sweden
Group F
70
Sat 27 Jun · 9:00 PM
Jordan vs Argentina
Group J
78
Tue 30 Jun · 12:00 noon
Group E 2nd vs Group I 2nd
Round of 32
88
Fri 3 Jul · 1:00 PM
Group D 2nd vs Group G 2nd
Round of 32
93
Mon 6 Jul · 2:00 PM
Round of 16 (TBC)
Round of 16
101
Tue 14 Jul · 2:00 PM
Semi-final (TBC)
Semi-final
Knockout pairings firm up as the bracket resolves. For the full grid in your own local time, use our schedule and calendar. Defending champions Argentina play two of their Group J matches here, and England open their Group L campaign against Croatia in Arlington.
Design & Pitch
The roof, the screen and the grow-light grass
AT&T Stadium is famous for its scale: a sweeping retractable roof, giant retractable doors at each end zone, and one of the largest center-hung video boards in world sport, suspended high above the field.
The roof, though, created the venue's biggest World Cup challenge. The stadium normally plays on artificial turf, but FIFA requires natural grass for every match. A Kentucky bluegrass and ryegrass pitch was grown for the tournament, and because the closed roof limits sunlight, crews installed suspended grow lights above the field to keep the grass healthy. FIFA describes the roof-mounted light setup as a first for a World Cup venue, and AT&T Stadium is the only 2026 host using it. The pitch took root under a glow of pink light in the weeks before kickoff.
Capacity
~80,000
Around 80,000 seats in standard configuration, the World Cup setup. With standing room and special layouts it has held crowds above 100,000.
Opened
2009
Opened in 2009 at a cost of about 1.2 billion dollars, designed by HKS as the home of the Dallas Cowboys.
Surface
Grass
Natural Kentucky bluegrass and ryegrass grown for the tournament under suspended grow lights, a FIFA first because of the retractable roof.
Getting There
How to reach AT&T Stadium
AT&T Stadium sits in the Arlington Entertainment District, between Dallas and Fort Worth and next to the Texas Rangers' ballpark, in a part of the metroplex built around the car.
Car and rideshare: the most common way in. Arlington has no passenger rail, so expect heavy traffic and surge pricing around kickoff, especially for the Argentina and England matches.
Parking: extensive lots surround the stadium and the neighbouring entertainment district, with paid options close to the gates.
Airports: Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) and Dallas Love Field (DAL) both serve the area, with the stadium roughly midway between Dallas and Fort Worth.
Plan ahead: Texas heat peaks in the afternoon, so for noon and early kickoffs build in time and stay hydrated, even with the roof able to close.
Fan Experience
Dallas and Fort Worth in a World Cup summer
The Dallas Fort Worth metroplex is one of the largest metropolitan areas in the United States and a serious sports town, and in 2026 it gets the busiest schedule of the tournament. The Arlington Entertainment District around the stadium offers bars, restaurants and the adjacent ballpark, while downtown Dallas and Fort Worth add nightlife, culture and a strong soccer following across the region's diverse communities.
How many 2026 World Cup matches does AT&T Stadium host?
Nine, the most of any 2026 venue: five group-stage matches, two Round of 32 ties, one Round of 16 match and one semi-final on 14 July. The semi-final is the deepest stage the Dallas venue reaches.
What is AT&T Stadium called during the World Cup?
Dallas Stadium. Under FIFA's clean-venue sponsorship policy the commercial AT&T name is not used in FIFA materials during the tournament, so the Arlington venue is referred to as Dallas Stadium.
Does AT&T Stadium host a semi-final at the 2026 World Cup?
Yes. AT&T Stadium hosts one of the two semi-finals on 14 July, kickoff 2:00 PM local. The other semi-final is in Atlanta on 15 July, and the Final is at MetLife Stadium in the New York and New Jersey area on 19 July.
What is the capacity of AT&T Stadium for the World Cup?
AT&T Stadium seats around 80,000 for its standard configuration, which is roughly the World Cup setup. With standing room and special-event layouts it has held crowds above 100,000, but the football configuration runs at the lower figure.
Does AT&T Stadium have grass or turf for the World Cup?
Natural grass. AT&T Stadium normally plays on artificial turf, but FIFA requires real grass, so a Kentucky bluegrass and ryegrass pitch was grown and laid for the tournament. Because the retractable roof limits sunlight, crews used suspended grow lights to keep the grass healthy, a first for a FIFA World Cup venue.
Where is AT&T Stadium and when did it open?
AT&T Stadium is in Arlington, Texas, between Dallas and Fort Worth. It opened in 2009 at a cost of about 1.2 billion dollars, designed by the architecture firm HKS as the home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys.
What makes AT&T Stadium special?
It has a huge two-panel retractable roof and giant retractable end-zone doors, and is famous for its enormous center-hung high-definition video board suspended over the field, one of the largest in world sport. It has hosted Super Bowl XLV, NCAA Final Fours, college football championships and major concerts.
Which big teams play at AT&T Stadium in the group stage?
The group stage features the Netherlands vs Japan on 14 June, England vs Croatia on 17 June, defending champions Argentina vs Austria on 22 June, Japan vs Sweden on 25 June, and Jordan vs Argentina on 27 June. Argentina play two of their group games in Arlington.
How do I get to AT&T Stadium on a matchday?
AT&T Stadium is in Arlington, which has no passenger rail service, so most fans arrive by car, rideshare or event shuttle. There is extensive parking around the stadium, and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and Dallas Love Field both serve the area. Allow extra time, as roads around the venue are busy on big match days.
Will AT&T Stadium host the Final?
No. Dallas reaches the semi-final stage on 14 July. The Final is at MetLife Stadium in the New York and New Jersey area on 19 July, with the third-place playoff in Miami on 18 July.
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