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Hotels, Bars and Things to Do
The 2026 World Cup tournament is set to take place next summer across three host nations of the USA, Mexico and Canada, for the first time in history as Lionel Messi and his Argentina compatriots look to retain their crown from their 2022 glory in Qatar.
16 different venues, the most stadiums since the Korea/Japan tournament of 2022, will play host to the 104 fixtures across the tournament, with some truly outstanding stadiums both in size and stature set for the world’s best.
One of which is the AT&T Stadium, which will otherwise be known as the Dallas Stadium to comply with FIFA regulations on corporate-sponsored stadium names, home of the five-time Super Bowl-winning Dallas Cowboys, located in Arlington, Texas.
Here, GIVEMESPORT runs through everything you need to know about the 2026 World Cup venue, which will host one of the most important fixtures of the eagerly-anticipated tournament in our AT&T Stadium fan guide.
Which 2026 World Cup Fixtures Will be Held at AT&T Stadium?
The 2009-opened AT&T Stadium, which has a staggering capacity of 94,000 supporters, will play host to nine matches at the 2026 World Cup tournament across multiple stages of the competition.
Potentially due to it being the largest venue in terms of capacity within the tournament, the AT&T Stadium has been selected to host the most matches of any venue, with the first fixture being the June 13 group stage clash.
Four more group stage fixtures will take place at the “jaw-dropping” venue, followed by two round of 32 clashes, a round of 16 game and the last tie being one of the tournament’s two semi-finals on July 14.
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Schedule for All 2026 World Cup Fixtures at the AT&T Stadium |
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Tournament Match Number |
Stage |
Date |
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11 |
Group Stage |
June 14 |
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22 |
Group Stage |
June 17 |
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43 |
Group Stage |
June 22 |
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57 |
Group Stage |
June 25 |
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70 |
Group Stage |
June 27 |
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78 |
Round of 32 |
June 30 |
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88 |
Round of 32 |
July 3 |
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93 |
Round of 16 |
July 6 |
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101 |
Semi-final |
July 14 |
The Stadium, which cost over £875m to construct, has also been used for a variety of other sporting events, including concerts and combat sports. FIFA desribe the Stadium as:
“A jaw-dropping example of stadium architecture, providing a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ visitor experience for both sport and music events, while boasting several pieces of incredible artwork and 25,000 square feet of video displays inside.”
Things To Do Near the AT&T Stadium
Even though the on-field entertainment at the AT&T Stadium for the 2026 World Cup is set to exhibit one of the greatest sporting tournaments in history, there are several ways for supporters to seek further fun outside the fixtures.
In terms of entertainment and dining, the popular Texas Live! complex hosts a plethora of bars and restaurants to give football fans their fix just a short walk away from the venue.
Additionally, the nearby College Park Center and Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame can provide supporters with sporting entertainment aside from the beautiful game.
Other popular, non-sporting attractions in Arlington include the River Legacy Nature Park, as well as the Six Flags Over Texas amusement park for those seeking further thrills between the 90 minutes of spectatorship.
Accomodation Options for Fans Near AT&T Stadium
As a result of the AT&T Stadium’s rich history and connection with sporting fixtures, there are several suitable options in terms of accomodation for traveling football fans heading to any of the nine fixtures.
Hotels in the closest proximity to the venue include the Live! by Loews Arlington, Loews Arlington and Drury Plaza hotels, with another nearby option being the Holiday Inn Arlington NE-Rangers Ballpark by IHG.
Additional accomodation options close to the 2026 World Cup venue include the Aloft Dallas Arlington at the Entertainment District, the local Rambler Inn and the Comfort Suites Arlington, also in the Entertainment District.
Bars and Restaurants near AT&T Stadium
Nearby to the AT&T Stadium, the Texas Live! complex offers a variety of bars and restaurants to enjoy pre-game, which include: their Live! Arena, the Miller Tavern gastropub, the Texas-style Lockhart Smokehouse, Troy’s restaurant and bar with live music to soak up the atmosphere ahead of kick-off, and Guy Fieri’s Taco joint offering signature meals and margaritas.
Additionally, the J. Gilligan’s Bar and Grill near the stadium is a popular option with fans attending, given that the long-standing Arlington eatery offers a shuttle service to the AT&T Stadium on matchdays, as well as their signature Irish nachos, which may be particularly exciting for those traveling from the United Kingdom.
As well as this, The Tipsy Oak gastropub offers a large patio and an extensive beer selection for supporters searching for some Dutch courage ahead of the nail-biting World Cup clashes, with The Social House also in proximity to the AT&T offering an American-style menu and a casual sports bar area laced with televisions to catch other action ahead of kick-off.
