DALLAS — The 2026 FIFA World Cup match schedule is out, and DFW got one of the best group draws of any of the 16 hosting cities.

North Texas soccer fans will get not one, but two opportunities to watch the defending World Cup champions, Argentina. It will likely be Lionel Messi's final World Cup campaign, so fans who enter " Dallas Stadium " are already in for a treat. Then, we will see a top 10 matchup with England and Croatia, the only one in the entire group stage.

And to kick it all off on June 14, Netherlands will take on Japan, another top 20 matchup in the FIFA rankings. There is one spot to the north, however, that has an arguably better lineup.

Ranking the top five 2026 FIFA World Cup group schedules, by venue:

New York

Dallas

Boston

Houston

Miami

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