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World Cup Knockout Stage Comes to AT&T Stadium With Semifinal on Tap

Princeton, Texas — AT&T Stadium will also stage a semifinal on July 14 at 2 p.m. — the first World Cup semifinal ever held in North Texas. The venue has hosted nine World Cup matches overall, the most

Vera Yoder

July 4, 20261 min read

world cup stadium - illustration, Jake Team LLC
world cup stadium - illustration, Jake Team LLC

Princeton, Texas — AT&T Stadium will also stage a semifinal on July 14 at 2 p.m. — the first World Cup semifinal ever held in North Texas. The venue has hosted nine World Cup matches overall, the most of any stadium in the 2026 tournament.

Friday's 1 p.m. fixture — Australia versus Egypt — closes out the Round of 32. The marquee event follows on July 6, when Portugal and Spain meet in a Round of 16 tie that ranks among the most anticipated knockout matches of the entire tournament.

The July 4th weekend overlap has triggered a visitor surge across DFW, with hotels, restaurants and transit systems reporting peak occupancy as fans from dozens of countries converge on the Arlington entertainment district.

Princeton's recent growth has pulled more residents into the DFW sports conversation, with the city's proximity to major venues driving local interest.

Sources: NBC DFW, AT&T Stadium.

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