📍 Arrowhead Stadium · Host City

Kansas City World Cup match schedule

Kansas City hosts six 2026 World Cup matches — four group games, a Round of 32, and a quarterfinal. Here's every date, with the full 104-match tournament and live scores inside the interactive guide.

See all 104 matchesPlan stadium parking
6matches in KC
4group-stage games
2knockout rounds
Jul 11KC quarterfinal

The six KC matches

Match days at Arrowhead

All times are confirmed closer to each date. Knockout opponents depend on group results — check the live guide for the latest matchups and kickoff times.

16Jun
Argentina vs AlgeriaGroup Stage · Kansas City's opening match — the defending champions under the lights
21Jun
Group Stage matchGroup Stage · second match hosted in Kansas City
25Jun
Group Stage matchGroup Stage · group play continues at Arrowhead
27Jun
Group Stage matchGroup Stage · final group game in Kansas City
3Jul
Round of 32 — KnockoutFirst knockout round in KC · opponents set by group results
11Jul
Quarterfinal — KnockoutOne of the tournament's biggest nights at Arrowhead

Where & how to watch

In the stadium or around the city

🏟️

Inside Arrowhead

"Kansas City Stadium" for the tournament. Tickets are mobile — download them before you reach the crowd, and plan arrival early.

📣

Fan Festival

Free big-screen viewing at the National WWI Museum lawn with food, music, and skyline views.

🍺

Soccer bars

Power & Light District watch parties, No Other Pub, and neighborhood bars across the city.

Before match day

Match-day checklist

Download your mobile tickets

Save them offline and screenshot as backup — signal gets weak in big crowds.

Plan your route to the stadium

Stadium-area parking is limited. Compare Stadium Direct shuttles, park-and-ride, and rideshare in advance.

Leave a 60-minute buffer

I-70 and the stadium exits back up before and after matches. Arrive early to enjoy the tailgate atmosphere.

Check the weather

June–July in KC is hot and humid (85–95°F) with afternoon storms. Hydrate, wear sunscreen, pack a poncho.

FAQ

Good to know

Where are the Kansas City World Cup matches played?

All six are at Arrowhead Stadium (referred to as Kansas City Stadium for the tournament), part of the Truman Sports Complex east of downtown.

How many matches does Kansas City host?

Six: four group-stage matches, one Round of 32 match (July 3), and one quarterfinal (July 11).

What are the kickoff times?

Exact kickoff times for each match — especially the knockout rounds — are confirmed closer to the dates. The live guide pulls them from the official scoreboard automatically.

Can I see the full tournament schedule?

Yes — the interactive guide lists all 104 matches across every host city, with Kansas City games highlighted and live scores during the tournament.

See the full live schedule

All 104 matches, grouped by day, with Kansas City games highlighted and live scores once the tournament kicks off.

Open the match schedule →
📍 Arrowhead Stadium · Host City

Kansas City World Cup match schedule

Kansas City hosts six 2026 World Cup matches — four group games, a Round of 32, and a quarterfinal. Here's every date, with the full 104-match tournament and live scores inside the interactive guide.

See all 104 matchesPlan stadium parking
6matches in KC
4group-stage games
2knockout rounds
Jul 11KC quarterfinal

The six KC matches

Match days at Arrowhead

All times are confirmed closer to each date. Knockout opponents depend on group results — check the live guide for the latest matchups and kickoff times.

16Jun
Argentina vs AlgeriaGroup Stage · Kansas City's opening match — the defending champions under the lights
21Jun
Group Stage matchGroup Stage · second match hosted in Kansas City
25Jun
Group Stage matchGroup Stage · group play continues at Arrowhead
27Jun
Group Stage matchGroup Stage · final group game in Kansas City
3Jul
Round of 32 — KnockoutFirst knockout round in KC · opponents set by group results
11Jul
Quarterfinal — KnockoutOne of the tournament's biggest nights at Arrowhead

Where & how to watch

In the stadium or around the city

🏟️

Inside Arrowhead

"Kansas City Stadium" for the tournament. Tickets are mobile — download them before you reach the crowd, and plan arrival early.

📣

Fan Festival

Free big-screen viewing at the National WWI Museum lawn with food, music, and skyline views.

🍺

Soccer bars

Power & Light District watch parties, No Other Pub, and neighborhood bars across the city.

Before match day

Match-day checklist

Download your mobile tickets

Save them offline and screenshot as backup — signal gets weak in big crowds.

Plan your route to the stadium

Stadium-area parking is limited. Compare Stadium Direct shuttles, park-and-ride, and rideshare in advance.

Leave a 60-minute buffer

I-70 and the stadium exits back up before and after matches. Arrive early to enjoy the tailgate atmosphere.

Check the weather

June–July in KC is hot and humid (85–95°F) with afternoon storms. Hydrate, wear sunscreen, pack a poncho.

FAQ

Good to know

Where are the Kansas City World Cup matches played?

All six are at Arrowhead Stadium (referred to as Kansas City Stadium for the tournament), part of the Truman Sports Complex east of downtown.

How many matches does Kansas City host?

Six: four group-stage matches, one Round of 32 match (July 3), and one quarterfinal (July 11).

What are the kickoff times?

Exact kickoff times for each match — especially the knockout rounds — are confirmed closer to the dates. The live guide pulls them from the official scoreboard automatically.

Can I see the full tournament schedule?

Yes — the interactive guide lists all 104 matches across every host city, with Kansas City games highlighted and live scores during the tournament.

See the full live schedule

All 104 matches, grouped by day, with Kansas City games highlighted and live scores once the tournament kicks off.

Open the match schedule →