Share
Dan Hunt, the president of FC Dallas, talked with FOX 4’s Jeff Kolb about the Saturday announcement of World Cup match placements.
DALLAS – Dallas is one of the U.S. host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and fans across the region now know which national teams will take the field there during the group stage.
The official draw, which assigns teams to groups and venues, took place today, setting the stage for one of the largest and most anticipated tournaments in World Cup history.
The FIFA announces its fixtures and locations for the 2026 World Cup.
The first 2026 FIFA World Cup game to be hosted in Dallas will be played on June 14.
Dallas' full match schedule is as follows:
Matches that will be determined by performance:
Full World Cup schedule as of Dec. 6, 2025.
Dallas Stadium will host nine matches total, including five key group-stage games and two Round of 32 match-ups. The venue will also host a Round of 16 game.
Officials also confirmed that a semi-final game will take place in Dallas, further elevating the city’s significance in the tournament.
FOX 4’s Jeff Kolb and FC Dallas’ Garrett Melcer react to the latest news about the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including Argentina, England , the Netherlands and Japan making appearances at AT&T Stadium. Plus, they break down the USMNT roster and FC Dallas players who represent their countries.
Now that all the Dallas matches have been revealed, we know:
With 48 teams and 104 matches across three countries, this will be the largest World Cup ever staged — and Dallas will be one of the most active host cities in the nation.
LUSAIL CITY, QATAR – NOVEMBER 26: Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina drives the ball during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group C match between Argentina and Mexico at Lusail Stadium on November 26, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by VCG/VCG via Getty
Dig deeper:
With the official schedule now released, some of world football’s biggest stars are confirmed to be taking the pitch at Dallas Stadium. Among them is Lionel Messi of Argentina, whose presence alone is expected to draw massive international attention. Possibly the most celebrated player in the world, Messi helped lead Argentina to become the current World Cup champions, is widely regarded as one of the standout athletes of this year’s tournament.
Fans in North Texas will also have the opportunity to watch Henry Kane of England, the captain of the England team known for his prowess as a high-scoring forward. The match-up between England and Croatia featuring Kane is expected to be one of the must-see fixtures of the group stage.
Local perspective:
Local businesses, transportation authorities, and hospitality groups are now finalizing operational plans for what is expected to be one of the largest sports tourism influxes in Texas history. Fan-fest details, road closures, and public transit adjustments will be announced in the coming months.
What’s next:
With the match schedule now official, excitement is building across the region as Dallas prepares to welcome teams, supporters, and global viewers to one of the sport’s biggest stages.
During the tournament, the AT&T Stadium will not be referred to by its NFL name. Like every other host venue, the stadium will receive a temporary FIFA tournament name, listed as "Dallas Stadium" for all official World Cup broadcasts, signage, and schedules.
This is part of FIFA’s uniform branding policy, which removes all sponsorship-based stadium names during World Cup competitions.
The Source: Information in this article comes from FIFA.
All the news you need to know, every day
By clicking Sign Up, I confirm
that I have read and agree
to the Privacy Policy
and Terms of Service.
FOX 4 Consumer reporter Steve Noviello gets more than 1,000 product pitches each year. He shares the greatest gifts of the season in his 2025 FOX Holiday Gift Guide.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2025 FOX Television Stations