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World Cup 2026 in Oak Cliff: Where to Watch, Eat & Park Near the Fair Park Fan Festival
Dallas is a host city — and the free FIFA Fan Festival is at Fair Park, minutes from Oak Cliff. Your local guide to the matches, the watch spots, and how to do it all from the south side.
Last updated: June 12, 2026 · The FIFA Fan Festival Dallas at Fair Park officially opened on June 11, drawing hundreds of soccer fans to watch the kickoff of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
For one month this summer, the biggest sporting event on the planet sets up shop in our backyard. Dallas Stadium (AT&T Stadium in Arlington) hosts nine World Cup matches — more than any other venue — capped by a semifinal on July 14. And the official FIFA Fan Festival is right here at Fair Park, about 10 minutes from Bishop Arts. For a soccer-loving neighborhood like Oak Cliff, this is the summer.
Every World Cup Match in Dallas
All matches are at Dallas Stadium (AT&T Stadium), kickoff times in Central Time. Knockout matchups fill in as the bracket is decided — we update this weekly.
| Date | Match | Round |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, June 14 · 3:00 PM CT | Netherlands vs. Japan | Group F |
| Wed, June 17 · 3:00 PM CT | England vs. Croatia | Group L |
| Mon, June 22 · 12:00 PM CT | Argentina vs. Austria | Group J |
| Thu, June 25 · 6:00 PM CT | Japan vs. Sweden | Group F |
| Sat, June 27 · 9:00 PM CT | Jordan vs. Argentina | Group J |
| Tue, June 30 · 12:00 PM CT | Round of 32 — teams TBD | Round of 32 |
| Fri, July 3 · 1:00 PM CT | Round of 32 — teams TBD | Round of 32 |
| Mon, July 6 · 2:00 PM CT | Round of 16 — teams TBD | Round of 16 |
| Tue, July 14 · 2:00 PM CT | Semifinal — teams TBD | Semifinal |
🔗 Confirm tickets & times at dallasfwc26.com
The Free Fan Festival at Fair Park
📍 Fair Park · Lots 9 & 10 + The Pavilion · Dallas, TX 75210 · ~10 min from Oak Cliff
The FIFA Fan Festival runs June 11–July 19, free and open to all, holding up to 35,000 fans. Every match is shown live on giant screens at The Pavilion (covered seating plus a grass hillside), alongside concerts, cultural showcases, mini-pitches, skills zones, and food courts. It’s the closest big-screen World Cup experience to Oak Cliff — and it won’t cost you a dime to get in.
🔗 Hours & details at dallasfwc26.com/our-venues/fan-festival
Watch & Celebrate in Oak Cliff
Not heading to Fair Park? Oak Cliff is built for game day. Catch matches at a neighborhood bar or restaurant, then keep the party on this side of the river:
- Watch at a local spot — Bishop Arts and Jefferson Blvd bars and cantinas will have the games on. Find one in the Oak Cliff America directory.
- Eat before kickoff — tacos, pupusas, birria, brunch — fuel up local before heading to Fair Park or the bar.
- Skip the parking headache — Fair Park has its own DART station (Green Line). Park in Oak Cliff or ride DART straight in rather than fighting Fan Fest traffic.
- Fly your flag — with Argentina, Mexico-adjacent rivalries, and teams from around the world in town, Oak Cliff’s the place to celebrate your side.
Oak Cliff Bars & Restaurants
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El Mundial 2026 en Oak Cliff
Dallas es ciudad sede del Mundial 2026: el estadio (AT&T Stadium) recibe nueve partidos, incluida una semifinal el 14 de julio. El Fan Festival gratuito está en Fair Park — a solo 10 minutos de Oak Cliff — del 11 de junio al 19 de julio, con los partidos en pantallas gigantes, conciertos y comida.
¿No vas a Fair Park? Mira los partidos en un bar o restaurante de Bishop Arts o Jefferson Blvd, y celebra en el barrio. Usa la estación de DART (Green Line) para evitar el tráfico. ¡Saca tu bandera!
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Schedule and event details are subject to change — confirm with the official sources linked above. Oak Cliff America is an independent local guide and is not affiliated with, authorized by, or endorsed by FIFA. ⚽
