Host City of FIFA World Cup 2026

Guadalajara, Mexico

Estadio Akron · FIFA brand: Guadalajara Stadium

4 matchesThu, Jun 11, 2026 – Fri, Jun 26, 2026Capacity ~48,000

Match Schedule

All matches at Estadio Akron. Kickoff times shown in local venue time where confirmed; otherwise listed as TBD pending FIFA broadcast windows.

DateRoundMatchKickoffTickets
Thu, Jun 11, 2026Group StageSouth Korea vs Czechia8:00 PM CST (10:00 PM ET)Get Tickets →
Thu, Jun 18, 2026Group StageMexico vs South Korea7:00 PM CST (9:00 PM ET)Get Tickets →
Tue, Jun 23, 2026Group StageColombia vs DR Congo8:00 PM CST (10:00 PM ET)Get Tickets →
Fri, Jun 26, 2026Group StageUruguay vs Spain6:00 PM CST (8:00 PM ET)Get Tickets →

Guadalajara hosts four group-stage matches and no knockout fixtures. Kickoff times are converted from broadcast listings; CST is local time year-round.

Stadium & Travel

Stadium
Estadio Akron (FIFA brand: Guadalajara Stadium)
Capacity
~48,000
Nearest major airport
Aeropuerto Internacional de Guadalajara (GDL)
Getting to the stadium
Estadio Akron is in Zapopan, on the western side of the Guadalajara metro area; access is primarily by car or rideshare, with SITEUR's Mi Macro bus and light-rail lines serving the broader metropolitan area. Aeropuerto Internacional de Guadalajara (GDL) is about 16 miles southeast of the venue.
Official info
FIFA host city page

Estadio Akron, branded Guadalajara Stadium for the 2026 tournament, is the home of Liga MX club Chivas and sits in the municipality of Zapopan in the Guadalajara metropolitan area.

Plan Your Trip

Curated booking starting points for your Guadalajara trip. Some links are affiliate links — purchases may earn GameAway a commission at no extra cost to you.

5% off Klook activities through June 30with code TPKLOOKTA5

About Guadalajara

Guadalajara is hosting four FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage matches at Estadio Akron in Zapopan, including Mexico vs South Korea on June 18. The schedule also features Czechia, Colombia, DR Congo, Uruguay and Spain. The capital of Jalisco is the birthplace of mariachi and tequila, pairing deep cultural tradition with the modern home of Liga MX giant Chivas.

Hospicio Cabañas

A UNESCO World Heritage neoclassical complex in central Guadalajara, home to the celebrated murals of José Clemente Orozco.

Tequila

The UNESCO-listed town and agave landscape that gave the spirit its name, about 40 miles northwest of Guadalajara.

Guadalajara Historic Center

The colonial heart of the city, anchored by the twin-spired Guadalajara Cathedral and surrounding plazas.

Build your World Cup road trip

Combine multiple host cities into a multi-stop itinerary with GameAway.

Plan your trip