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Dallas, USA, 2026 World Cup City Guide
Everything you need to know about visiting Dallas for the 2026 World Cup 🤠
✒️ By the worldcup-travel.com team | 📅 Updated 2 June 2025
Howdy! These pages are going to help you plan your Dallas 2026 World Cup travel. We’ve got all the information you need on transportation to and from the city, between host cities, and to and from AT&T Stadium (officially called “Dallas Stadium” by FIFA). We will also help to find your accommodations, car rentals, public transportation in and around the city, and much more.
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The metropolis of Dallas is fixin’ to host the 2026 World Cup
Located in North Texas, Dallas is a thriving metropolis of about 1.3 million people. It’s got the largest arts district in the USA and is home to the Dallas Cowboys, one of 32 teams that represent the National Football League (NFL) – the other kind of football. Fun fact: The Cowboys are affectionately known as “America’s Team” because they have so many fans beyond the state.
Besides the Cowboys, Dallas also hosts basketball teams Dallas Mavericks (NBA), and Dallas Wings (WNBA), baseball team Texas Rangers (MLB), hockey team Dallas Stars (NHL), and soccer team FC Dallas (MLS).
Boasting over 94,000 seats, AT&T Stadium (a.k.a. Dallas Stadium) is the largest 2026 World Cup arena, and it’s also one of the most expensive stadiums ever built. It’s located in Arlington, right in the middle of Dallas and Fort Worth, giving fans a massive area to navigate for the tournament.
Previously settled as a US Army base in 1849, Fort Worth is about a half-hour drive west from Dallas. Together, the two cities make up the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, or DFW for short. This makes staying in Dallas for the 2026 World Cup so attractive. There is no shortage of options for accommodations around the stadium, since DFW has a 30-mile radius. You’ll have lots of restaurant and nightlife options to choose from, and all of them will be competing for your business, hopefully bringing down costs as well.
Just remember, since Texas is so huge (it’s bigger than France), traveling around Dallas for the 2026 World Cup will take time, and might be more convenient by car. Luckily, you can check out our tips for renting a car in Dallas for the World Cup. Fair warning: Dallas was recently ranked the 17th worst city for traffic in the USA.
As of June 2025, World Cup stakeholders in Arlington, Texas, have begun talks to improve safety, beautification, and operational logistics for the region. One of their plans includes an “Ambassador Row” at nearby Choctaw Stadium to help with embassy services, since an estimated 54% of 2026 World Cup visitors to Dallas will be international, and less than half of that speak English as their first language.
Dallas 2026 World Cup FAQs
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AT&T Stadium (Dallas Stadium) is located in Arlington, TX, 21 miles west of downtown Dallas and 15 miles east of downtown Fort Worth.
It’s about a 20-minute drive from either without traffic. Read more on our Dallas 2026 World Cup transport page.
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MLS: FC Dallas are league stalwarts, formerly known as Dallas Burn.
USL: Dallas Trinity FC are a women’s pro team which launched in 2024 and play in the USL Super League, the highest level of women’s pro soccer (alongside the NWSL).
USL League One: Texoma FC play in Sherman, Texas just north of Dallas.
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Houston (284 miles stadium-to-stadium)
Kansas City (560 miles stadium-to-stadium)
Monterrey, Mexico (580 miles stadium-to-stadium)
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Nine World Cup games total will be played in Dallas: five group games, two Rounds of 32, one Round of 16, and one semi final.
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Fans heading to 2026 World Cup matches in Dallas should be ready for some heat.
The weather in June is normally in the mid-80s°F (high-20s°C) and rarely drops much at night. In July, it is only going to get hotter and dryer with the norm being temps in the mid-90s°F (mid-30s°C). It can sometimes go over 100°F (38 °C). It can get cloudy and it will sometimes rain – expect short afternoon or evening thunderstorms.
Which 2026 World Cup matches will be held in Dallas?
Match 11 – Sunday, June 14, 2026 – Group Stage
Match 22 – Wednesday, June 17, 2026 – Group Stage
Match 43 – Monday, June 22, 2026 – Group Stage
Match 57 – Thursday, June 25, 2026 – Group Stage
Match 70 – Saturday, June 27, 2026 – Group Stage
Match 78 – Tuesday, June 30, 2026 – Round of 32 (Knockout stage)
Match 88 – Friday, July 3, 2026 – Round of 32 (Knockout stage)
Match 93 – Monday, July 6, 2026 – Round of 16 (Knockout stage)
Match 101 – Tuesday, July 14, 2026 – Semifinal (Knockout stage)
Visiting Dallas for the 2026 World Cup
Dallas can be a pricey city to visit, but it is no NYC or Los Angeles. There are plenty of budget-friendly options for hotels and food in the Metroplex. However, because Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) services can be hit-or-miss, you might have to spend more of your budget on rideshare services like Uber or Lyft, or you can rent your own car.
Staying around Arlington is going to make the most sense if you’re planning to watch the World Cup games in Dallas, but those hotels and rentals will most likely sell out fast. Our advice? Get your plans in order as soon as you can.
That said, Dallas is perfectly primed for the 2026 World Cup. The city's love affair with soccer has been steadily growing since the 1970s, making it an exciting destination for World Cup action.
Doing Dallas like a local
A trendy spot to stay and play is the West Village, located in Uptown Dallas. If you want super walkable areas, Downtown Dallas is your destination. For fans of live entertainment and edgy art, make sure to check out the neighborhood of Deep Ellum. And take some time to visit the famous Dealey Plaza, situated in the West End Historic District of Downtown Dallas. It is the site of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination, which is one of the most profound moments in American history.
While in town for the 2026 World Cup, you should also experience Dallas nightlife, popular for its diverse range of live music, street art, bars, and clubs. For younger crowds, hit up Greenville Avenue - a bustling, walkable neighborhood booming with local shops, cafes, and entertainment venues. For foodies and fashion fans alike, a visit to Uptown is a must. There you’ll find an eclectic mix of bars, restaurants, and boutiques along the neighborhood’s charming, tree-lined streets.
Obviously, 2026 World Cup fans have to sample the local fare, including chicken-fried steak, frito pie, Tex-Mex, and Texas-style BBQ. Texas-style BBQ sauce is thinner than other BBQ sauces, but its vinegar tang, cut with brown sugar, chili powder, and cumin, is to die for. Pour it over some famous smoked brisket at places like Sonny Bryan’s Smokehouse, which has been serving up Texas BBQ since 1910, then go get a brisket taco at Mia’s Tex-Mex, one of Dallas’s most popular family-run eateries.
