World Cup 2026 fever is building, and Miami is no exception, as it will be one of the host cities for FIFA’s premier competition. It will be at Hard Rock Stadium where soccer fans will watch national teams from around the world face off to determine who is the best in the sport.
A total of seven games will be played at this venue located in Miami Gardens, Florida, USA. The stadium will make history not only within the competition, but also for the thousands of visitors who will be in the stands (capacity is 65,000 people).
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Which matches of the World Cup 2026 will be played in Miami?
Football fans will enjoy the full range of events on offer in the tournament schedule. This includes not only group stage matches but also crucial encounters within the competition. One of these is Match 103, which will determine the third-place winner.
Therefore, the complete list of teams that will face each other in the 2026 Miami World Cup is still unknown; however, we already know of several that have secured their matches in «The Magic City.» These are:
- Saudi Arabia
- Uruguay
- Cabo Verde
- Scotland
- Brazil
- Colombia
- Portugal
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All the aforementioned countries will be in the group stage. Therefore, their matches will be played in the second half of June 2026, after the matches that will take place in Mexico and other venues.
However, it will also host a Round of 32 match, a quarter-final match, and, as previously mentioned, the third-place match. The schedules known so far are:
- Monday, June 15, 2026
Match 13 – Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay – Group H – Miami Stadium
- Sunday, June 21, 2026
Match 37 – Uruguay vs. Cape Verde – Group H – Miami Stadium
- Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Match 49 – Scotland vs. Brazil – Group C – Miami Stadium
- Saturday, June 27, 2026
Match 71 – Colombia vs. Portugal – Group K – Miami Stadium - Friday, July 3, 2026
Match 86 – 1st Place Group J vs. 2nd Place Group H – Miami Stadium
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Quarterfinals
- Saturday, July 11, 2026
Match 99 – Winner of Match 91 vs. Winner of Match 92 – Miami Stadium
Third-Place Match
Saturday, July 18 2026
Game 103 – Loser of Game 101 vs. Loser of Game 102 – Miami Stadium
The 2026 World Cup 2026 is expected to leave not only an unforgettable moment in Miami, but also a significant economic boost for the city. This will be reflected primarily in the profits of service providers in the tertiary sector, including restaurants, hotels, tour guides, entertainment events, and more.
