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Miami World Cup 2026 Tickets
Seven matches plus the third-place play-off on 18 July 2026 at Hard Rock Stadium.
Miami hosts seven 2026 FIFA World Cup group and knockout matches at Hard Rock Stadium and stages the third-place play-off on 18 July 2026 — the day before the Final. The same venue is home to Inter Miami CF, with bilingual signage, walkable Latin-American hospitality and a tropical-climate fixture window.
Miami — TL;DR for World Cup 2026
- Stadium
- Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens, FL)
- Capacity
- 65,000
- Matches hosted
- 7 (incl. third-place play-off)
- Headline match
- Third-place play-off · 18 Jul 2026
- Tickets from
- USD 270 (group) · 1,400+ (3rd-place)
- Nearest airports
- MIA · FLL
Why Miami matters at World Cup 2026
- Hard Rock has a partial canopy roof — every seat is shaded by kickoff.
- Bilingual fan experience (English + Spanish) with strong Latin-American fan support.
- Brightline rail connects to Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach hotels in <30 min.
Best for
Knockout-round travellers
Miami hosts knockout matches (Round of 32, Round of 16, Quarter-final). Build the trip around your team’s probable bracket path.
Best for
Group-stage neutrals
Miami group-stage tickets are the most affordable inventory in the tournament — often 30–50% cheaper than knockouts. Pair two matches in one trip to amortise flights.
Best for
Local & regional fans
Miami sits inside the largest fan-supply zone in USA — minimal travel, easy hotel inventory, and the strongest day-of atmosphere on the resale market.
World Cup 2026 matches in Miami
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Hard Rock Stadium — venue guide
Capacity
65,326
Year built
1987
Roof
Fixed
Surface
Natural grass
Nearest airport
Miami International Airport (MIA) — 20 min; Fort Lauderdale (FLL) — 25 min
Public transit
Limited. Special shuttle buses run from Earlington Heights Metrorail station on match days. Private transit recommended.
Parking
Large parking lots. Pre-purchase at hardrockstadium.com. Arrive early — lots fill quickly and traffic is heavy.
Rideshare
Uber/Lyft drop-off on Don Shula Drive. Designated pickup zones. Expect long post-match waits.
Neighborhood
South Beach and Wynwood are the main nightlife/culture hubs. Brickell has upscale dining. The canopy roof covers all seating providing shade from the sun.
Weather tip
Hot and humid in June (26-33°C) with frequent afternoon rain showers. The canopy roof provides shade and rain protection for most seats.
Local time
EDT (UTC-4)
Plan your trip to Miami
Stadium & rounds in Miami
Host stadium
Hard Rock Stadium
Venue guide, capacity, getting there & tickets →
Group stage
72 matches across 12 groups from 11 June to 27 June 2026.
Round of 32
The first ever World Cup Round of 32 — 16 matches from 28 June to 3 July 2026.
Round of 16
8 single-elimination matches from 4 to 7 July 2026 — last-16 of the tournament.
Quarter-final
Four quarter-finals on 9 and 11 July 2026 across Boston, LA, Kansas City and Miami.
Other host cities — explore & compare
New York / New Jersey
Home of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final at MetLife Stadium on 19 July 2026.
8 matches
Dallas
Nine matches at AT&T Stadium — more than any other US host city, including a semi-final.
9 matches
Los Angeles
Eight matches at SoFi Stadium, including a quarter-final under the translucent canopy.
8 matches
Atlanta
Eight matches and a semi-final at the only retractable-roof stadium with a true sky-camera oculus.
8 matches
Boston
Seven matches in Foxborough including a quarter-final on 9 July 2026.
7 matches
Philadelphia
Six walkable matches at Lincoln Financial Field — one of the loudest crowds of the tournament.
6 matches
Houston
Seven matches under Texas's only retractable-roof World Cup venue.
7 matches
Kansas City
Six matches at the loudest stadium in world sport — Guinness-certified.
6 matches