Nine matches. One semi-final. The biggest venue at the 2026 World Cup. Welcome to Jerry World.
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AT&T Stadium — World Cup 2026 Match Timeline
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When FIFA sat down to assign matches across 16 World Cup venues, one stadium got more games than any other. Not MetLife, not Estadio Azteca, not SoFi. AT&T Stadium will host nine matches at the 2026 World Cup — the most of any venue in the entire tournament. Football Ground Guide
That tells you everything you need to know about how seriously FIFA takes this building. This isn’t just a football stadium. It’s a monument to ambition — a $1.15 billion cathedral of sport that has hosted Super Bowls, NBA All-Star games, WrestleMania, boxing, and concerts by the biggest artists on earth. Now it adds the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final to that list.
England. Argentina. The Netherlands. Croatia. The biggest names in international football are all coming to Arlington, Texas this summer. And if you can’t be there in person, your IPTV subscription is the next best seat in the house.
Fast Facts — Know Your Stadium
Jerry World — The Story Behind the Stadium
AT&T Stadium is widely known as Jerry World, named after Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, whose vision and personal involvement drove the construction of the stadium from the very beginning. Football Ground Guide
Jones didn’t just want a football stadium. He wanted a landmark. A civic structure. Something that would put Arlington, Texas on the global map permanently. Originally estimated at $650 million, the stadium’s actual construction cost rose to $1.15 billion, making it one of the most expensive sports venues ever built. Wikipedia To put that number in context — that’s roughly the GDP of a small country, all poured into one building in the Texas flatlands.
To help fund the construction, Arlington voters approved an increase in the city’s sales tax by 0.5%, the hotel occupancy tax by 2%, and car rental tax by 5%. The city provided over $325 million in bonds, the NFL provided the Cowboys with a $150 million loan, and Jones covered any cost overruns himself. Wikipedia
It was a genuine community investment — and by any measure, it paid off spectacularly.
The Numbers That Make Your Jaw Drop
This stadium does everything at a scale that’s hard to comprehend. Here are the facts that stop people mid-sentence:
The building is so vast that the Statue of Liberty — 93 metres tall — could stand inside it with the roof closed. EscapeHatchDallas Think about that for a second. The most famous landmark in America would fit inside this stadium.
The stadium features a 105,000 square foot retractable roof — the largest of its kind — along with openable end-zone walls that give an outdoor experience when the weather cooperates. Ticketmaster For the World Cup, that roof means no weather delays and a controlled atmosphere that keeps 94,000 fans comfortable even in the Texas summer heat.
When it opened in 2009, Guinness World Records was on hand to award certificates to Jerry Jones and the chairman of Mitsubishi Electric for the world’s largest HD video display. Wikipedia The 600-ton LED screens stretch 72 feet high by 160 feet wide, with a total viewing area of 11,393 square feet — equivalent to over 3,200 52-inch flat-screen TVs. Ticketmaster The screens are so close to the field that punters have actually hit them during NFL games — and the NFL had to create a specific rule just for this stadium.
During the 2010 NBA All-Star Game, the stadium hosted 108,713 fans — setting a Guinness World Record for the highest-attended basketball game in history. Wikipedia An NBA court inside a football stadium, with over 100,000 fans. Only Jerry World.
Dallas? Actually Arlington — The Name Confusion Explained
Here’s something that confuses a lot of international visitors: AT&T Stadium will be called Dallas Stadium during the 2026 World Cup. This name change is in line with FIFA’s practice of requiring neutral, non-commercial stadium names during international tournaments to avoid conflicts with official tournament sponsors. StadiumDB
The irony is that the stadium is not actually located in Dallas at all — it’s in Arlington, Texas, positioned roughly midway between Dallas and Fort Worth. Football Ground Guide Local fans have pointed out that Arlington taxpayers funded a significant portion of the stadium and the World Cup was a rare opportunity for the city to gain global visibility — only for the official name to credit a different city entirely. It’s a quirk that has caused some frustration locally.
For travelling fans, the practical takeaway is simple: when you see “Dallas Stadium” on your match ticket or the FIFA app, you’re heading to Arlington. Budget accordingly for transport — unlike several other World Cup venues, AT&T Stadium won’t be easily accessible via public transportation, so local ride-sharing services and group shuttles are the popular alternatives. Sofascore
A History of Iconic Moments
AT&T Stadium doesn’t just host big events — it defines them. The list of things that have happened inside this building reads like a greatest-hits album of American sport and entertainment:
June 6, 2009: Country music legend George Strait headlined the very first event ever held at the stadium. July 19, 2009: The first sporting event was a soccer match — fittingly, given what’s coming in 2026. Kiddle
2011: Super Bowl XLV — Green Bay Packers vs Pittsburgh Steelers. 2014: NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four. 2015: The inaugural College Football Playoff National Championship. 2021: The Rose Bowl, making AT&T Stadium the only venue since 1942 to host that game outside of Pasadena, California. Ticketmaster
The stadium has also welcomed fans of boxing and WrestleMania, and in 2023 was the venue for two Metallica concerts beamed to cinemas around the world. Yahoo Sports
Every year this place adds another chapter to its legend. In 2026, that chapter will be written in football.
Dallas and the World Cup — A Relationship That Goes Way Back
This summer is not Dallas’s first World Cup rodeo. Dallas was a host city the last time the World Cup was played in the United States, in 1994, when the historic Cotton Bowl drew fans from Spain, Germany, South Korea, Nigeria, Bulgaria, Argentina, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Brazil and the Netherlands to scorching Texas. Yahoo Sports
Three of the most famous goals from that 1994 tournament were scored in Dallas — Germany’s Jurgen Klinsmann against South Korea in the group stage, Saudi Arabia’s Fahad Al-Ghesheyan against Sweden in the Round of 16, and Brazil’s Branco match-winning goal against the Netherlands in the quarter-finals. ESPN
Now, 32 years later, the World Cup returns to North Texas — in a stadium that makes the Cotton Bowl look like a warm-up venue.
The 9 World Cup Matches at AT&T Stadium
This is where things get really exciting. AT&T Stadium will host nine World Cup 2026 matches — five group-stage matches and four knockout-stage matches, culminating in the semi-final on July 14, 2026. Sofascore
Here are all 9 matches — with dates, times and groups — in one place. You can filter by stage to see exactly which knockout ties land here:
The semi-final row is highlighted in amber so it stands out instantly. Use the filter buttons to toggle between group stage, knockout rounds, or just the semi-final.
The Matchups That Will Define the Tournament
Look at those group-stage fixtures and let the names sink in. England vs Croatia on June 17 — a rematch of the 2018 World Cup semi-final, where Croatia broke English hearts. Argentina vs Austria and Jordan vs Argentina, meaning defending champion Argentina will play twice in North Texas, instantly making Dallas–Fort Worth one of the tournament’s marquee host regions. EscapeHatchDallas Netherlands vs Japan and Japan vs Sweden — two fixtures featuring one of the most exciting young squads in world football.
AT&T Stadium also hosts Argentina’s second and final group-stage matches, making it the stadium where the defending champions will either secure their place in the knockout rounds or face an early exit. ESPN If Messi plays — and all signs point to him being involved — he will walk out onto that pitch in Arlington, Texas. That alone makes these among the most in-demand tickets at the entire tournament.
Getting There — What You Need to Know
Arlington sits between Dallas and Fort Worth, roughly 20 miles from Dallas city centre. The venue is located near Centreport Station for trains from Dallas, but a taxi or rideshare ride is needed to complete the final stretch of the journey. FWC Times
Official FIFA parking passes for World Cup games at AT&T Stadium are expected to cost between $75 and $175 per vehicle — and for high-demand matches like Argentina vs Austria, those prices could climb above $200. Sofascore Book early and book smart.
For fans staying nearby, hotels within two miles of the stadium include Live! by Loews Arlington, Drury Plaza Hotel Dallas Arlington, and Courtyard by Marriott Dallas Arlington. Sofascore All are likely to sell out months in advance for the knockout matches, so if you’re planning to attend in person, the time to book is now.
Beyond the Stadium — What to Do in Arlington and Dallas
Right next to the stadium, Texas Live! Arlington offers several bars, restaurants and entertainment options perfect for pre-match and post-match celebrations. For official FIFA fan festival activities, Fair Park in Dallas — a 277-acre Art Deco facility — will host massive screens, food stalls and live music throughout the tournament. Sofascore
Dallas itself is one of America’s great food cities. The Tex-Mex scene alone is worth the trip — from street tacos to proper Texan barbecue to craft margaritas, you won’t go hungry between matches. The Dallas Arts District, Deep Ellum’s live music scene, and the buzzing Uptown neighbourhood all make for excellent distractions when the football stops for a day.
Watching on IPTV — Your AT&T Stadium Match Guide
Can’t make it to Arlington? That’s what IPTV is for. All nine AT&T Stadium matches will be broadcast live across multiple channels depending on your location:
In the US, all 104 World Cup matches air live across Fox Sports and FS1 — and every match streams live on the Fox Sports App. FOX Sports Telemundo and Universo cover the Spanish-language broadcasts.
Outside the US, every match from AT&T Stadium will be available on your regional sports broadcaster — BBC, ITV, beIN Sports, SuperSport, TSN, RAI, TF1 and dozens more. With a quality IPTV subscription you have access to all of them simultaneously. If one stream drops, you switch to another in seconds.
For the semi-final on July 14 specifically — make sure your internet connection is stable, your device is plugged in, and you’ve got a backup stream ready. Semi-final night will be one of the busiest streaming events of the entire summer.
The Bottom Line
AT&T Stadium is the beating heart of the 2026 World Cup. Nine matches, including the semi-final. The largest capacity of any tournament venue. England, Argentina, the Netherlands, Croatia, Japan — all coming to Arlington, Texas this summer.
Built in 2009, AT&T Stadium was designed as more than a single-sport arena — it was built to transform for different events, which is one reason it fits a tournament as large as the World Cup so perfectly. Football Ground Guide From the world’s largest HD screens to its retractable roof to its record-breaking crowd capacity, this is a stadium that was literally built for moments exactly like this.
Legends will be made at AT&T Stadium this summer. Make sure you don’t miss a single one — whether you’re in the stands or watching every kick live on IPTV.
👉 Next up: SoFi Stadium — Hollywood’s World Cup — where the USA opens their 2026 campaign.