Guadalajara, Mexico
Estadio Akron · FIFA brand: Guadalajara Stadium
Match Schedule
All matches at Estadio Akron. Kickoff times shown in local venue time where confirmed; otherwise listed as TBD pending FIFA broadcast windows.
| Date | Round | Match | Kickoff | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jun 11, 2026 | Group Stage | South Korea vs Czechia | 8:00 PM CST (10:00 PM ET) | Get Tickets → |
| Thu, Jun 18, 2026 | Group Stage | Mexico vs South Korea | 7:00 PM CST (9:00 PM ET) | Get Tickets → |
| Tue, Jun 23, 2026 | Group Stage | Colombia vs DR Congo | 8:00 PM CST (10:00 PM ET) | Get Tickets → |
| Fri, Jun 26, 2026 | Group Stage | Uruguay vs Spain | 6:00 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.
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TPKLOOKTA5About 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.
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- SeattleWashington
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- VancouverBritish Columbia, Canada
- MonterreyMexico, Mexico
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