Where Will the 78 US World Cup Matches Be Played? Complete Schedule by Stadium

The countdown is officially on as the United States prepares to host the lion’s share of the biggest sporting event in history. If you are looking for the exact kickoff dates, locations, and stadium data, keeping track of all US World Cup matches is the first step to planning your tournament journey.

The United States is hosting 78 of the 104 total matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup — the most of any host nation and by far the most matches ever staged in a single country at a World Cup. Across 11 iconic American stadiums from Seattle to Miami, New Jersey to Los Angeles, the tournament runs from June 12 through July 19, featuring the opening USMNT match, all four quarter-finals, both semi-finals, the third-place match, and the grand final.

The other 26 matches are split between Canada (13 matches) and Mexico (13 matches), but the US handles every knockout match from the quarter-finals onward — meaning every decisive moment of the tournament takes place on American soil.

Key Facts:

• 78 matches across 11 US stadiums
• 11 host cities: New York/NJ, Dallas, Los Angeles, Seattle, Atlanta, Miami, Houston, Kansas City, Boston, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area
• Tournament dates: June 12 – July 19 (USMNT opens tournament June 12; Final July 19)
• All QF, SF, 3rd-place, and Final played in the US
• AT&T Stadium, Dallas: Most matches of any US venue (9)
• MetLife Stadium, NJ: Hosts the World Cup Final (July 19)

78 US World Cup Matches: Complete Stadium & Venue Guide

1. MetLife Stadium — East Rutherford, New Jersey

MetLife Stadium will host eight matches during the US World Cup.

Capacity: 82,500
FIFA Name: New York New Jersey Stadium
Location: East Rutherford, NJ (14 miles from Midtown Manhattan)
Total Matches: 8 (including FINAL)
Getting There: NJ Transit direct train from Penn Station (~30 min)

Group Stage (5 Matches)

Knockout Stage (3 Matches)

Signature Matches: Brazil vs Morocco (Group C opener), France vs Senegal (Group I), Panama vs England (Group L), World Cup Final

Why MetLife: The largest capacity NFL stadium in the NY/NJ area — home of the Giants and Jets — MetLife hosts more global sports events than virtually any other American stadium. Its selection for the Final recognizes New York’s status as a global city.

2. AT&T Stadium — Arlington, Texas (Dallas)

Capacity: 94,000 (largest in the tournament)
FIFA Name: Dallas Stadium
Location: Arlington, TX (between Dallas and Fort Worth)
Total Matches: 9 (most of any US venue)
Getting There: Car/rideshare recommended (limited public transit to Arlington)

Group Stage (5 Matches)

Knockout Stage (4 Matches)

Signature Matches: Netherlands vs Japan (Group F), Argentina’s group stage, Semi-Final

Why AT&T: Dallas’ Cowboys Stadium is the largest World Cup venue and hosts the most matches (9). Its 94,000 capacity and iconic “death star” video boards make it the tournament’s most spectacular venue.

3. SoFi Stadium — Inglewood, California (Los Angeles)

Capacity: 70,000
FIFA Name: Los Angeles Stadium
Location: Inglewood, CA (adjacent to LAX airport)
Total Matches: 6
Getting There: Metro K Line to Inglewood, or rideshare from LAX (~10 min)

Group Stage (4 Matches)

Knockout Stage (2 Matches)

Signature Matches: USA vs Paraguay (Tournament opener for USMNT), Turkey vs USA (USMNT final group match), Quarter-Final

Why SoFi: The world’s most expensive stadium ($5+ billion) opened in 2020. The USMNT opener here creates one of the tournament’s most anticipated atmospheres. Will also host 2028 Olympics ceremonies.

4. Mercedes-Benz Stadium — Atlanta, Georgia

Capacity: 75,000
FIFA Name: Atlanta Stadium
Location: Downtown Atlanta, GA
Total Matches: 7 (including Semi-Final)
Getting There: MARTA train to State Farm Arena station (~5 min walk)

Group Stage (3 Matches)

Knockout Stage (4 Matches)

Signature Matches: Spain vs Cape Verde (defending champions debut), Semi-Final

Why Mercedes-Benz: One of the NFL’s newest and most technologically advanced stadiums, featuring the world’s largest retractable roof. Hosts Atlanta Falcons (NFL) and Atlanta United (MLS).

5. Hard Rock Stadium — Miami Gardens, Florida

Hard Rock Stadium (officially renamed Miami Stadium under FIFA guidelines to protect commercial exclusivity) is scheduled to host seven matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Capacity: 65,000
FIFA Name: Miami Stadium
Location: Miami Gardens, FL (north of downtown Miami)
Total Matches: 7 (including Quarter-Final and Third-Place match)
Getting There: Rideshare or Car (limited public transit)

Group Stage (3 Matches)

Knockout Stage (4 Matches)

Signature Matches: Scotland vs Brazil (Group C), Quarter-Final, Third-Place Match

Why Hard Rock: One of the NFL’s most renovated stadiums — $350 million overhaul in 2016. Miami’s diverse, international population creates unique atmospheres for global tournament matches.

6. Gillette Stadium — Foxborough, Massachusetts (Boston)

Capacity: 70,000
FIFA Name: Boston Stadium
Location: Foxborough, MA (30 miles south of Boston)
Total Matches: 6 (including Quarter-Final)
Getting There: MBTA commuter rail from South Station or Providence (~45 min)

Group Stage (3 Matches)

Knockout Stage (3 Matches)

Note: Round of 16 match details TBD from available data — total confirmed is 6 matches.

Signature Matches: Norway vs France (Haaland vs Mbappé — Group I blockbuster), Quarter-Final

Why Gillette: Home of the New England Patriots (NFL) and Revolution (MLS), Gillette previously hosted the 2003 Women’s World Cup Final. Boston’s huge Irish, Italian, and now international soccer community creates passionate atmospheres.

7. NRG Stadium — Houston, Texas

Capacity: 72,000
FIFA Name: Houston Stadium
Location: Houston, TX (near the Texas Medical Center)
Total Matches: 6
Getting There: METRORail Purple Line to Memorial Hermann/NRG Park station

Group Stage (3 Matches)

Knockout Stage (3 Matches)

Signature Matches: Germany vs Curaçao (historic: world #9 vs debutants), Round of 16 on July 4th (Independence Day)

Why NRG: The retractable-roof stadium — home of the Houston Texans (NFL) — regularly hosts the USMNT and has a proven history of handling massive international football events.

8. Arrowhead Stadium — Kansas City, Missouri

Capacity: 76,000
FIFA Name: Kansas City Stadium
Location: Kansas City, MO
Total Matches: 6 (including Quarter-Final)
Getting There: Rideshare or Car recommended

Group Stage (3 Matches)

Knockout Stage (3 Matches)

Signature Matches: Argentina vs Algeria (Messi’s World Cup debut match!), Quarter-Final

Why Arrowhead: Ranked the loudest outdoor stadium in the world by Guinness World Records. The Kansas City football culture — home of the Chiefs dynasty — ensures an electric atmosphere for every match.

9. Lincoln Financial Field — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia to host six World Cup 2026 matches.

Capacity: 69,000
FIFA Name: Philadelphia Stadium
Location: Philadelphia, PA (South Philadelphia sports complex)
Total Matches: 6
Getting There: SEPTA Broad Street Line to AT&T Station

Group Stage (3 Matches)

Knockout Stage (3 Matches)

Signature Matches: Ivory Coast vs Ecuador (CONMEBOL vs CAF Group E clash), Round of 16 on July 4th

Why Lincoln Financial: Home of the Philadelphia Eagles (NFL), the stadium sits in one of America’s great sports cities. Philadelphia’s immigrant communities — particularly from Central and South America — will bring passionate support.

10. Lumen Field — Seattle, Washington

Capacity: 69,000
FIFA Name: Seattle Stadium
Location: SoDo neighborhood, Seattle, WA
Total Matches: 6
Getting There: Link Light Rail to Stadium station (direct from SeaTac airport)

Group Stage (4 Matches)

Knockout Stage (2 Matches)

Signature Matches: USA vs Australia (USMNT’s critical second match), Belgium vs Egypt

Why Lumen Field: Home of the Seattle Seahawks (NFL) and Sounders FC (MLS), Lumen Field generates some of world football’s loudest atmospheres. USA vs Australia here creates a passionate 12th Man environment for Pochettino’s men.

11. Levi’s Stadium — Santa Clara, California (San Francisco Bay Area)

Capacity: 71,000
FIFA Name: San Francisco Bay Area Stadium
Location: Santa Clara, CA (Silicon Valley, 45 miles south of San Francisco)
Total Matches: 6
Getting There: Caltrain to Santa Clara station, or BART + Caltrain combination

Group Stage (4-5 Matches)

Knockout Stage (1 Match)

Signature Matches: Qatar vs Switzerland (Group B opener at Levi’s), Jordan’s debut matches, Turkey vs Paraguay

Why Levi’s: Home of the San Francisco 49ers (NFL), Levi’s Stadium hosted Super Bowl 50 and sits in the world’s technology capital. Its Silicon Valley location means high concentration of international fans from Asia and beyond.

US Knockout Stage — Complete Schedule

The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage runs from June 28 to July 19, 2026. It features a newly expanded single-elimination bracket consisting of 32 teams (the top two from each of the 12 groups, plus the eight best third-placed finishers).

Since the United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) is currently playing in Group D, their exact match dates and locations will depend entirely how they finish in the group stage.

Round of 32 (11 US Matches — June 28 to July 3)

Round of 16 (7 US Matches — July 4-7)

Quarter-Finals (4 Matches — July 9-11 — ALL IN US)

Semi-Finals (2 Matches — July 14-15 — BOTH IN US)

Third-Place Match (July 18)

World Cup Final (July 19)

USMNT Match Locations — Quick Guide

Must-Watch Matches at US Venues

The Blockbusters

🌟 USA vs Paraguay — June 12, SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles (9pm ET) The USMNT’s World Cup opener on home soil. 70,000+ fans in Hollywood. Mauricio Pochettino’s side opens their tournament against South American qualifiers. The defining American sporting moment of 2026.

🌟 Norway vs France — June 25, Gillette Stadium, Boston (3pm ET) Erling Haaland vs Kylian Mbappé in Group I’s decisive final match. Two of football’s greatest superstars, two of the tournament’s best teams, one decisive group stage clash.

🌟 Argentina vs Algeria — June 16, Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City (9pm ET) Lionel Messi’s 2026 World Cup debut. The defending champions and GOAT open their campaign against Algeria’s Riyad Mahrez. One of the tournament’s most anticipated opener matchups.

🌟 Brazil vs Morocco — June 13, MetLife Stadium, New Jersey (6pm ET) South American giants vs 2022 World Cup semi-finalists in a blockbuster Group C opener. Two of the tournament’s most entertaining teams on the global stage.

🌟 Netherlands vs Japan — June 14, AT&T Stadium, Dallas (4pm ET) European heavyweights vs Asian World Cup contenders at the tournament’s largest venue. Japan’s technical quality vs Dutch attacking power under the Texas sun.

🌟 July 4th Round of 16 Doubleheader NRG Houston (1pm ET) AND Lincoln Financial Philadelphia (5pm ET) both host Round of 16 on American Independence Day — perfect American sporting celebration.

Historic Significance

First Time All Semi-Finals and Final in One Country

The US hosting both semi-finals (Dallas July 14, Atlanta July 15), the third-place match (Miami July 18), and the Final (MetLife July 19) means all tournament-deciding matches are in America — unprecedented in World Cup history for a single host nation.

July 4th Football Fever

Two Round of 16 matches in Houston and Philadelphia on America’s Independence Day (July 4) creates a uniquely American World Cup moment — celebrating both national independence and the international game simultaneously.

Texas Alone Hosts Semi-Final and 9-Match Venue

Dallas/Arlington’s AT&T Stadium hosting 9 matches — including a semi-final — makes Texas the single most important sub-region in the 2026 World Cup. Combined with Houston’s 6 matches, Texas alone hosts 15 World Cup games.

California’s Triple Venues

California hosts matches at three venues (SoFi, Levi’s Stadium, plus Lumen Field is actually in Seattle/Washington). SoFi and Levi’s together host 12 matches — bookending the West Coast experience alongside Seattle’s 6 games.

Travel Tips by Region

Northeast (MetLife, Gillette)

• Best base: New York City (MetLife) or Boston (Gillette)
• Connections: Amtrak Acela connects NYC-Boston in 3.5 hours
• Airport: JFK, Newark (MetLife area) / Logan (Boston)

South/Central (AT&T, NRG, Arrowhead)

• Best base: Dallas (AT&T has most matches)
• Connections: Direct flights between Dallas-Houston (~1 hour)
• Airport: DFW (AT&T), IAH (NRG), MCI (Arrowhead)

Southeast (Mercedes-Benz, Hard Rock)

• Best base: Atlanta or Miami
• Connections: Direct flights Atlanta-Miami (~2 hours)
• Airport: ATL (Atlanta), MIA/FLL (Miami)

Mid-Atlantic (Lincoln Financial)

• Best base: Philadelphia
• Connections: 1.5 hours from New York, 1.5 hours from Washington D.C.
• Airport: PHL

West Coast (SoFi, Levi’s, Lumen)

• Best base: Los Angeles (SoFi + easy access to Levi’s)
• Connections: LA to SF 1.5-hour flight or Pacific Coast Highway drive; Seattle to LA direct flight
• Airport: LAX (SoFi), SJC/SFO (Levi’s), SEA (Lumen)

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the semi-finals?

Both semi-finals are in the United States:

• July 14 (3pm ET): AT&T Stadium, Dallas
• July 15 (3pm ET): Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta

Where are the quarter-finals?

All four quarter-finals are in the US:

• July 9: Gillette Stadium, Boston
• July 10: SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles
• July 11: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami
• July 11: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City

Where does USA play their group stage matches?

The USMNT plays all three group matches in the US:

• June 12: USA vs Paraguay — SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles (9pm ET)
• June 19: USA vs Australia — Lumen Field, Seattle (3pm ET)
• June 25: Turkey vs USA — SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles (10pm ET)

Are there any matches on July 4th in the US?

Yes! Two Round of 16 matches are played on Independence Day, July 4th:

• 1:00 PM ET: NRG Stadium, Houston
• 5:00 PM ET: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia

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