The 2026 World Cup Texas schedule brings major knockout matches to Houston and Arlington, with Brazil, Japan, Norway, Côte d’Ivoire, Australia, Egypt and Canada all appearing in the state.

The first Texas knockout match is Brazil vs. Japan at 12:00 PM CDT on Monday, June 29, 2026, at Houston Stadium. The game falls exactly 68 years after Brazil won its first World Cup championship against Sweden on June 29, 1958. Pelé, then 17, scored five goals across the semifinal and final of that tournament.

2026 World Cup Texas schedule and key players

Côte d’Ivoire faces Norway at 12:00 PM CDT on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Dallas Stadium in Arlington. Norway striker Erling Haaland enters the knockout stage with four goals, level with Brazil’s Vinícius Júnior and two behind Golden Boot leader Lionel Messi.

Australia meets Egypt at 1:00 PM CDT on Friday, July 3, 2026, at the same Arlington venue. Egypt is monitoring Mohamed Salah after the forward sustained a hamstring strain against Iran. Australia advanced after finishing second in Group D.

Canada returns to Houston before Dallas hosts later rounds

Canada will face the winner of the Netherlands-Morocco match at 12:00 PM CDT on Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Houston. It will be the city’s final match of the tournament.

Texas will remain central to the knockout stage after that game. Dallas Stadium is scheduled to host a Round of 16 match on Monday, July 6, 2026, and a semifinal on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.

For US fans, the Texas schedule combines globally recognized teams with several of the tournament’s leading scorers. The results in Houston and Arlington will help shape the path to the 2026 World Cup final.