Group A — opens the tournament at Estadio AztecaMexico
THU, JUN 11 · 18:00
Opening match · Estadio Azteca
THU, JUN 18 · 12:00
Guadalajara · Estadio Akron
WED, JUN 24 · 20:00
Monterrey · Estadio BBVA
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Local Guide · 2026
St. Louis's guide
to the World Cup
Your nearest host is Kansas City — 4 hr drive west on I-70, day-trip possible for night matches. Highway 70 is a soccer corridor — locals call it the I-70 Series.
Kickoff · Jun 11, 2026Counting down to the opening match
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Host nations
Track USA, Mexico, Canada
The three host nations every fan wants to follow. Save the dates — these are the fixtures that anchor the group stage.
Group A — opens the tournament at Estadio Azteca
Group B — split between Toronto and VancouverCanada
FRI, JUN 12 · 16:00
Toronto · BMO Field
SAT, JUN 20 · 16:00
Vancouver · BC Place
FRI, JUN 26 · 16:00
Toronto · BMO Field
Group D — opens in Los Angeles, knockouts likely on the East CoastUSA
FRI, JUN 12 · 13:00
Los Angeles · SoFi Stadium · Opener
SAT, JUN 20 · 20:00
MetLife Stadium · NY/NJ
FRI, JUN 26 · 20:00
Dallas · AT&T Stadium
Matches in Kansas City
3 matches at Arrowhead Stadium
The fixtures closest to St. Louis. Opponents marked TBD are pending the final FIFA draw.
Group StageTUE, JUN 16 · 20:00
TBDVSTBD
Group StageTHU, JUN 25 · 20:00
TBDVSTBD
QuarterfinalSAT, JUL 4 · 16:00
TBDVSTBD
Quarterfinal
Getting there
Travel + stadium logistics
Everything between your front door in St. Louis and your seat at Arrowhead Stadium.
- MCI (Kansas City International)
No rail to Arrowhead. From MCI, $40 Uber (30 min). Stadium is in the Truman Sports Complex with Kauffman next door.
Vast lots ($60+). Tailgating is the local culture — embrace it.
Warm to hot, 25–32°C. Possible storms in afternoons.
4 hr drive west on I-70, day-trip possible for night matches. Highway 70 is a soccer corridor — locals call it the I-70 Series.
Where to stay
Best Kansas City neighborhoods
Match-day hotel prices spike 3–5× in host cities. Book the neighborhood, not just the price.
Eat + drink near the stadium
Kansas City food picks
Where to fuel up before kickoff — and where to keep the night going after.
Official Fan Fest
FIFA Fan Fest Kansas City
Downtown entertainment district converted into a daily watch party with BBQ vendors and live entertainment.
Free entry. Open daily during matches.
Check the official FIFA app for daily programming, screen schedules and on-site amenities at the Kansas City fan fest.
Did you know
Sporting KC's home (Children's Mercy Park) is one stop in. Kansas City is a soccer city — Power & Light buzzes year-round.
Match-day pro tips
From people who've done this
Tailgate parking opens 5h before kickoff — locals show up for the parking lot alone.
Arrowhead's noise floor (142 dB record) — bring earplugs for the bigger matches.
BBQ has tribal loyalties — Joe's is the safe answer.
Where to watch locally
Soccer bars in St. Louis
Not making the trip? These local pubs show the matches. Arrive early on USA, Mexico or Canada days.
This guide is curated by VisitSoccer. Match opponents marked TBD are pending final FIFA draw outcomes — bookmark the page; we update as confirmations come in.