The 2026 World Cup is fast approaching, and we’re taking a look at every stadium set to host fixtures at the showpiece event. Read on below for all you need to know about Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
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World Cup games at Arrowhead Stadium
There will be a total of six games played at the Kansas venue, including four group stage games, one Round of 32 tie and one quarter-final tie.
That will include two games from Group J on 17th June and 28th June (Argentina vs Algeria, Algeria vs Austria), one from Group E on 21st June (Ecuador vs Curacao), and another from Group F on 26th June (Tunisia vs Netherlands).
The stadium will then host the first knockout tie between the winners of Group K against the team that comes in third place in Group D/E/I/J/L on 4th July. The quarter-final tie will take place on 12th July.
All dates based on UK time (GMT +1)
| Date | Fixture | Group/Stage |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 17th June (2am) | Argentina vs Algeria | Group J |
| Sunday 21st June (1am) | Ecuador vs Curacao | Group E |
| Friday 26th June (12am) | Tunisia vs Netherlands | Group F |
| Sunday 28th June (3am) | Algeria vs Austria | Group J |
| Saturday 4th July (2:30am) | TBC vs TBC | Round of 32 |
| Sunday 12th July (2am) | TBC vs TBC | Quarter-final |
Arrowhead Stadium: Key Facts
- Location: Kansas City, Missouri, USA
- Opened: 1972
- Capacity: 76,416
- Current tenants: Kansas City Chiefs
- Official name for 2026 World Cup: Kansas City Stadium
Arrowhead Stadium: History
The Arrowhead Stadium is home to the famed NFL team Kansas City Chiefs, and is the fourth-largest NFL stadium with a capacity of more than 72,000.
The arena has a history of hosting soccer matches after briefly being the home of the Kansas City Wiz — now known as Sporting Kansas City — before they left in 2007. It has also hosted a Manchester United friendly against the team in 2011, with two USMNT international games and three women’s United States games played there, too.
Because of the stadium’s huge capacity, it has recently hosted Sporting Kansas City’s recent clash against Inter Miami due to huge demand for tickets to witness Lionel Messi in action. That was Sporting’s first game in the stadium since 2010 and drew a crowd of 72,610 — the fourth highest attendance in MLS history.
The Arrowhead has also been used for large stadium concerts in the past, with artists such as Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, Morgan Wallen and Beyoncé all playing there in the past.