ARLINGTON, Texas — The wait is over for the match schedule, and now the race is on for tickets. With the 2026 World Cup draw complete, fans now know exactly who will be playing at AT&T Stadium this summer—and the lineup includes global heavyweights like Lionel Messi’s Argentina, England, the Netherlands, and Croatia.
The next critical window to apply for tickets to these specific high-demand matches opens December 11, 2025. Here is everything Arlington residents and soccer fans need to know to secure their seats.
The “Random Selection Draw”: How to Apply
Because demand is expected to far exceed supply—especially for matches featuring defending champions Argentina—FIFA is utilizing a lottery system.
- Opening Date: The application period opens at 10:00 a.m. CT on Thursday, December 11, 2025.
- Closing Date: You have until 10:00 a.m. CT on January 13, 2026, to submit your application.
- The Process: It is not first-come, first-served during this phase. It does not matter if you apply on the first day or the last day of the window; all applications have an equal chance.
- Notification: FIFA will notify successful applicants in February 2026.
AT&T Stadium Match Schedule
Arlington will host nine matches total, including five group-stage games that promise star power:
- June 14, 2026: Netherlands vs. Japan, 3 p.m. CT
- June 17, 2026: England vs. Croatia, 3 p.m. CT
- June 22, 2026: Argentina vs. Austria, noon CT
- June 25, 2026: Japan vs. UEFA Path B winner (Ukraine, Sweden, Poland or Albania), 6 p.m. CT
- June 27, 2026: Jordan vs. Argentina, 9 p.m. CT
- June 30, 2026: Group E runner-up vs. Group I runner-up (Round of 32)
- July 3, 2026: Group D runner-up vs. Group G runner-up (Round of 32)
- July 6, 2026: Round of 32 winners between teams from Groups K, L, H and J (Round of 16)
- July 14, 2026: Semifinal
Ticket Prices and Categories
Tickets are split into four price categories. Category 4 is the most affordable (starting around $60) but is limited to small sections in the upper 400-level. Category 1 includes the lower bowl and is the most expensive, with dynamic pricing potentially pushing costs over $6,000 for top-tier matches.
Where to Buy
The only guaranteed safe method to purchase tickets is directly through FIFA.com/tickets.
- Warning: While third-party sites like SeatGeek or StubHub may list tickets, they cannot guarantee legitimacy in the same way the official portal does.
- Last Chance: A final “Last-Minute Sales Phase” will occur closer to the tournament, where remaining inventory will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
