By Alberto Daniel Barboza
The state of Texas will be one of the main protagonists of the 2026 World Cup, as it hosts a complete of 16 games in two stadiums defined by FIFA: NRG Stadium and AT&T Stadium. However, for the purposes of the World Cup they were “renamed” as Houston Stadium and Dallas Stadium.
From group stage matches, with historic teams such as Argentina, England, Germany and Portugal, to decisive direct elimination duels. Both stadiums will play a key role in the largest tournament in football history, which will feature forty-eight teams and 104 matches.
For fans who plan to travel or follow the championship closely, these are all the confirmed matches that will be played in Texas territory.
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group stage
- Sunday, June 14: Germany vs Curacao (Group E)
- Wednesday, June 17: Portugal vs DR Congo (Group K)
- Saturday, June 20: Netherlands vs Sweden (Group F)
- Tuesday, June 23: Portugal vs Uzbekistan (Group K)
- Friday, June 26: Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia (Group H)
Ultimate sixteenth
- Monday, June 29: 1st Group E v 2nd Group F
Ultimate Eighth
- Saturday, July 4: Winner Match 73 v Winner Match 75
The 9 matches of the 2026 World Cup in Dallas
group stage
- Sunday, June 14: Netherlands v Japan (Group F)
- Wednesday, June 17: England v Croatia (Group L)
- Monday, June 22: Argentina v Austria (Group J)
- Thursday, June 25: Japan v Sweden (Group F)
- Saturday, June 27: Jordan v Argentina (Group J)
Ultimate sixteenth
- Tuesday, June 30: 2E vs 2I
- Friday, July 3: 2D vs 2G
Ultimate Eighth
- Monday, July 6: Winner Match 83 v Winner Match 84
Semifinals
- Tuesday, July 14: Winner Match 97 v Winner Match 98
For Latin fans living in the United States, especially in the south of the country, These two cities will offer some of the best opportunities to experience the World Cup up close. and be part of one of the most ambitious editions in the history of football.
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