World Cup 2026 Miami Complete Guide

7 Matches at Hard Rock Stadium | Complete Schedule | All 12 Groups

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the biggest tournament in soccer history. 48 teams. 104 matches. 16 host cities across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Miami hosts seven matches at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens — group stage through the Bronze Final on July 18. All 12 groups are locked in. Team rosters confirmed. You can finally plan your trip around actual matchups instead of guessing.

Miami's 7 Matches at Hard Rock Stadium

Hard Rock Stadium hosts matches from June 15 through July 18. Here's the complete Miami schedule:

Date	Match	Stage	Kickoff
June 15, 2026	Group H: Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay	Group Stage	TBD
June 21, 2026	Group H: Uruguay vs. Cabo Verde	Group Stage	TBD
June 24, 2026	Group C: Scotland vs. Brazil	Group Stage	TBD
June 27, 2026	Group K: Colombia vs. Portugal	Group Stage	TBD
July 3, 2026	Round of 32 Match	Round of 32	TBD
July 11, 2026	Quarterfinal Match	Quarterfinals	TBD
July 18, 2026	Bronze Final (Third Place)	Third Place	TBD

Note: Kickoff times typically fall between 12:00 PM and 9:00 PM ET. FIFA will announce specific times closer to the tournament.

All 12 World Cup Groups

48 teams divided into 12 groups. Top 2 from each group advance, plus 8 best third-place teams.

How the Tournament Works

Group Stage

• Each team plays 3 matches (against all teams in their group)
• Top 2 teams from each group advance (24 teams)
• Best 8 third-place teams also advance (8 teams)
• Total advancing: 32 teams

Knockout Rounds

• Round of 32: June 27 – July 3
• Round of 16: July 5 – July 7
• Quarterfinals: July 9 – July 11 (including Miami)
• Semifinals: July 14 – July 15
• Bronze Final: July 18 in Miami
• Final: July 19 in New York/New Jersey

All 16 Host Cities

104 matches across the United States, Canada, and Mexico

United States (11 cities, 78 matches)

Atlanta, GA – Mercedes-Benz Stadium | 5-6 matches

Boston, MA – Gillette Stadium | 5-6 matches

Dallas, TX – AT&T Stadium | 7-9 matches

Houston, TX – NRG Stadium | 5-6 matches

Kansas City, MO – Arrowhead Stadium | 5-6 matches

Los Angeles, CA – SoFi Stadium | 7-8 matches

Miami, FL – Hard Rock Stadium | 7 matches (including Bronze Final)
See Miami schedule ↑

New York/New Jersey – MetLife Stadium | 8-9 matches (including Final on July 19)

Philadelphia, PA – Lincoln Financial Field | 5-6 matches

San Francisco Bay Area, CA – Levi's Stadium | 6-7 matches

Seattle, WA – Lumen Field | 5-6 matches

Canada (2 cities, 13 matches)

Toronto, ON – BMO Field | 6-7 matches

Vancouver, BC – BC Place | 6-7 matches

Mexico (3 cities, 13 matches)

Guadalajara – Estadio Akron | 4-5 matches

Mexico City – Estadio Azteca | 5-6 matches (including Opening Match on June 11)

Monterrey – Estadio BBVA | 4-5 matches

How to Get Tickets

Official tickets sold only through FIFA.

If it ain't from FIFA, assume it ain't real.

FIFA Ticketing Platform: fifa.com/tickets (opens early 2026)

Ticket sale phases:

1. Random selection draw (lottery system)
2. First-come, first-served sales
3. Last-minute sales (if available)

Where to Stay in Miami for World Cup Matches

The Vagabond Hotel Miami is 11 miles from Hard Rock Stadium with free parking, no resort fees, and an iconic 1950s mermaid mosaic pool. Only 42 rooms in the MiMo Historic District with easy access to Wynwood, Design District, and Miami Beach.

• Free parking – most Miami hotels charge $50-75/night
• No resort fees – your rate is your rate
• 11 miles from Hard Rock Stadium – close enough to get there, far enough to sleep well
• The pool – iconic 1950s mermaid mosaic (and you'll want it in June/July heat)
• Only 42 rooms – small means personal, not lobby crowds
• Still not convinced? Read Our Google Reviews →

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