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The 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament is in the United States, Canada and Mexico in the summer of 2026. The first time ever hosted by three countries, this year’s tournament is the biggest ever. Forty-eight countries will compete in 104 matches between June 11 (Mexico City) and July 19 (New York/New Jersey).
Score Lawrence is your resource site for World Cup information for Lawrence and Douglas County residents, casual fans and ultras.
Helpful Information
Getting around
With the KC26Connector, Lawrence bus service and fan shuttle parking, fans have options to get to the action both in Lawrence and Kansas City.
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Sixteen cities are hosting matches, 10 within the U.S. Kansas City is the smallest of the host cities, but with the biggest heart and the most central location. The surrounding area, including Lawrence, is sure to be on the international stage.
Click for the match schedule.
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Match tickets have already gone on sale. The chance to enter a draw for tickets has closed, but more tickets will become available after teams are put into groups during the draw on Dec. 5.
Last-minute tickets will become available on a first-come, first-served basis as the dates get closer.
Please consult FIFA’s ticket site for travel visa requirements or resale/exchange information. There are still some hospitality packages for sale.
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GEHA Arrowhead Stadium will assume the moniker Kansas City Stadium for the duration of the tournament.
There will be six games played there, four group matches, one round of 32, and a quarterfinal match.
Group Stage: Tuesday, June 16
Group Stage: Saturday, June 20
Group Stage: Thursday, June 25
Group Stage: Saturday, June 27
Round of 32: Friday, July 3
Quarterfinal: Saturday, July 11
The Dec. 5 draw will put the groups together, and at that point, we’ll have an idea of which teams will be coming to Kansas City Stadium. That does not mean we will know if a team is coming to base camp in Lawrence. That won’t be determined until January 2026.
Do not plan on tailgating at Kansas City Stadium. The stadium as we know it will be surrounded with an international security perimeter and an international press perimeter.
Tickets holders to Kansas City matches will be screened before they board buses to the stadium and shuttled out after the match.
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Team Algeria has selected Lawrence as its base camp training site for the tournament. Lawrence will serve as the team’s home away from home.
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Lawrence 2026 will be recruiting, placing and training volunteers to help with the work needed to ensure Lawrence is prepared, welcoming and safe for both international and domestic visitors. Sign up to volunteer.
Events
Don’t miss the six Score Lawrence soccer viewing events and street parties in June and July, not to mention all of other related celebrations, cultural events and exhibits in the area. Please note: clear bags are required for viewing events.
Explore Lawrence will continue to provide information on events that are happening around town, restaurant and bar events, fan experiences, festivals, community soccer celebrations, history and heritage tours, and many other things to do for visitors and residents alike.
