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Texas 2026 World Cup

The Texas Pitch

Two Cities. 16 Matches. One Legendary Experience.

Welcome to the definitive guide for the 2026 World Cup in Texas. Dallas and Houston unite to host 16 matches—including a semifinal—across two world-class venues. Texas hospitality meets global football.

2
Host Cities
16
Matches
166K
Combined Seats
$3.5B+
Economic Impact

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Texas Host Cities

Two Cities. World-Class Venues.

Texas is the only U.S. state hosting the World Cup in two cities—Dallas and Houston.

North Texas • Semifinal Host

Dallas Stadium

AT&T Stadium • Arlington, Texas

9
Matches
94K
Capacity
2009
Opened

The largest 2026 World Cup venue. Dallas Stadium features the world's largest HD video screen and retractable roof. This $1.15 billion facility hosts 9 matches including a semifinal on July 14, 2026.

  • Largest World Cup 2026 stadium at 94,000 capacity
  • Hosts semifinal match on July 14, 2026
  • Climate-controlled with retractable roof
  • Texas Live! entertainment district adjacent

Gulf Coast • July 4th Match

Houston Stadium

NRG Stadium • Houston, Texas

7
Matches
72K
Capacity
2002
Opened

Houston Stadium features the NFL's first retractable roof and sits adjacent to the historic Astrodome. The Space City hosts 7 matches including a Round of 16 on Independence Day, July 4, 2026.

  • Round of 16 match on July 4th—Independence Day
  • NFL's first retractable roof—opens in 7 minutes
  • METRORail direct to Stadium Park station
  • Fan Festival in East Downtown (EaDo)

Where to Stay

Where to Stay

From luxury hotels steps from the stadiums to authentic Texas hospitality across both metroplexes.

Dallas / Fort Worth

Premium

Arlington Entertainment District

Walk to Dallas Stadium. Luxury hotels, Texas Live! entertainment, and the epicentre of the action.

  • Walking distance to venue
  • Pre-match entertainment
  • Premium dining options
  • Concierge services
Upscale

Downtown Dallas

World-class hotels, fine dining, and vibrant nightlife. 20-minute drive to the stadium.

  • Arts District access
  • Deep Ellum nightlife
  • Uptown restaurants
  • DART rail connections
Value

Fort Worth & Mid-Cities

Authentic Texas hospitality at excellent rates. Experience the Stockyards and cowboy culture.

  • Historic Stockyards
  • Better value rates
  • Easy I-30 access
  • Local character

Houston

Premium

NRG Park & Medical Center

Closest to Houston Stadium. METRORail direct access. Team hotels and premium options.

  • Direct METRORail access
  • Walking distance to NRG
  • Museum District nearby
  • Match day convenience
Upscale

Downtown Houston

Luxury high-rises, Discovery Green, and vibrant EaDo Fan Festival zone access.

  • Fan Festival in EaDo
  • Discovery Green events
  • Theatre District
  • METRORail hub
Value

Galleria & Uptown

World-class shopping, diverse dining, and excellent hotel options at various price points.

  • 400+ stores at Galleria
  • International dining
  • Uptown nightlife
  • Central location

Culinary Texas

Taste of Texas

From legendary brisket to elevated Tex-Mex, experience the culinary culture that makes Texas famous.

Signature Experience

Texas BBQ Trail

The pilgrimage every visitor must make. From the smokehouses of Lockhart to the celebrated pits of Fort Worth and Houston.

12 Featured Spots Both Regions
Local Favourite

Tex-Mex & Tacos

Authentic flavours from breakfast tacos to late-night enchiladas. Ninfa's, El Tiempo, Mi Cocina.

25+ Locations
Match Day

Sports Bars & Pubs

The best spots to catch a match and meet fellow supporters. Giant screens, cold beer, Texas atmosphere.

18 Venues
Fine Dining

Elevated Texas

James Beard nominees and destination restaurants. Experience Texas cuisine at its finest.

15 Restaurants
International

Global Cuisine

Vietnamese in Houston's Bellaire, Korean in Dallas, Ethiopian, Indian—Texas' diversity reflected in its food.

30+ Cuisines

The Texas Experience

Beyond the Pitch

Football is just the beginning. Make the most of your Texas adventure.

01

Texas Live!

250,000 sq ft of restaurants, bars, and entertainment steps from Dallas Stadium.

02

Fan Festivals

Official fan zones in both cities—EaDo in Houston, downtown Dallas—with giant screens and global atmosphere.

03

Space Center

NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston. Touch a moon rock, tour Mission Control, see 400+ artifacts.

04

Fort Worth Stockyards

Daily cattle drives, honky-tonks, rodeos, and western heritage. 30 minutes from Arlington.

05

Live Music

Deep Ellum in Dallas, Montrose in Houston. Every genre, every night. Texas' legendary music scene.

06

Supporter Culture

Connect with local and international fan communities for coordinated travel and events.

Getting There

Navigate Texas

Essential transportation for World Cup visitors.

Dallas / Arlington

  • D

    DFW International Airport

    Major international gateway. 20 minutes to Arlington. 200+ destinations.

  • R

    DART Rail + TRE

    Rail to CentrePort DFW Station, then shuttle to stadium.

  • S

    Official Shuttles

    Dedicated shuttles from downtown Dallas and Fort Worth.

  • P

    Rideshare & Parking

    Uber/Lyft drop zones. 12,000+ parking spots available.

Houston

  • I

    Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

    Major international hub. New terminal opening before World Cup.

  • M

    METRORail Red Line

    Direct service to Stadium Park/Astrodome station.

  • F

    Fan Festival Access

    METRORail Green/Purple lines to EaDo/Stadium Station.

  • P

    Rideshare & Parking

    Yellow Lot rideshare zone. NRG Park parking available.

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