Which FIFA World Cup teams will be playing group-stage games in Dallas?

World Cup draw: Who could play in Dallas

FOX 4's Casey Stegall breaks down the teams that could potentially play at AT&T Stadium in Arlington for the 2026 World Cup.

DALLAS - Dallas is one of the U.S. host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and fans across the region are waiting to learn which national teams will take the field there during the group stage. 

The official draw, which assigns teams to groups and venues, takes place today, setting the stage for one of the largest and most anticipated tournaments in World Cup history.

The match assignments will reveal which nations get scheduled to play in Dallas during the opening round.

Dallas' World Cup stadium will have a temporary name

During the tournament, the AT&T Stadium will not be referred to by its NFL name. Like every other host venue, the stadium will receive a temporary FIFA tournament name, listed as "Dallas Stadium" for all official World Cup broadcasts, signage, and schedules.

This is part of FIFA’s uniform branding policy, which removes all sponsorship-based stadium names during World Cup competitions.

When is the first FIFA World Cup 26 game in Dallas?

The first 2026 FIFA World Cup game to be hosted in Dallas will be played on June 14. 

Dallas' full match schedule is as follows:

• Group Stage: Sunday, June 14: Netherlands vs Japan
• Group Stage: Wednesday, June 17: England vs Croatia
• Group Stage: Monday, June 22: Argentina vs Austria
• Group Stage: Thursday, June 25: Japan vs Ukr / Swe / Pol / Alb
• Group Stage: Saturday, June 27: Jordan vs Argentina

Matches that will be determined by performance:

• Round of 32: Tuesday, June 30.
• Round of 32: Friday, July 3.
• Round of 16: Monday, July 6.
• Semi-final match: Tuesday, July 14.

How many World Cup games are in Dallas?

Dallas Stadium will host nine matches total, including five key group-stage games and two Round of 32 match-ups. The venue will also host a Round of 16 game.

Officials also confirmed that a semi-final game will take place in Dallas, further elevating the city’s significance in the tournament.

The teams assigned to those games will be determined by today’s draw.

What time is the draw?

The official FIFA World Cup Final Draw begins at 11 a.m., and it will be streamed live for fans around the world.

Once the draw is complete, FIFA will confirm which teams will play in Dallas.

What to expect after the draw

Following the reveal:

• Fans will know which teams are scheduled for Dallas group-stage dates.
• FIFA will publish the full match calendar, including kickoff times.
• Dallas' local organizing committee will begin mapping out transportation, fan events, and stadium operations.

With 48 teams and 104 matches across three countries, this will be the largest World Cup ever staged — and Dallas will be one of the most active host cities in the nation.

Dallas a must-see stop for World Cup fans

Local perspective:

Local businesses, transportation authorities, and hospitality groups are now finalizing operational plans for what is expected to be one of the largest sports tourism influxes in Texas history. Fan-fest details, road closures, and public transit adjustments will be announced in the coming months.

What's next:

With the match schedule now official, excitement is building across the region as Dallas prepares to welcome teams, supporters, and global viewers to one of the sport’s biggest stages.