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Guadalajara at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

June 11, 2026 · Estadio Akron · Guadalajara

League:FIFA
Season:2026
Status:upcoming
Celebs Spotted:0
Sightings:0

Guadalajara at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Featured Teams & Stars

The teams, players, artists, studios and franchises at the heart of Guadalajara at the 2026 FIFA World Cup — every name verified, every link sourced.

Spain Group H

World Cup champions in 2010. Captained by Álvaro Morata.

Colombia Group K

Seventh World Cup appearance; quarter-finalists in 2014, their best result. Captained by James Rodríguez.

Mexico Co-host nation: Mexico

18 World Cup appearances; best result was reaching the quarter-finals as hosts in 1970 and 1986. Captained by Edson Álvarez.

Uruguay Group H

Two-time World Cup champions (1930 as hosts, 1950); fourth place in 2010. Captained by José María Giménez.

South Korea Group A

11 World Cup appearances; fourth-place finish as co-hosts in 2002 — the only Asian team to reach a World Cup semi-final. Captained by Son Heung-min.

Guadalajara at the 2026 FIFA World Cup — Week Schedule

  1. June 11, 2026 · Group stage · Group A: South Korea vs Czechia
    Kickoff 20:00 local (02:00 GMT (Jun 12)) at Estadio Akron.
  2. June 18, 2026 · Group stage · Group A: Mexico vs South Korea
    Kickoff 19:00 local (01:00 GMT (Jun 19)) at Estadio Akron.
  3. June 23, 2026 · Group stage · Group K: Colombia vs DR Congo
    Kickoff 20:00 local (02:00 GMT (Jun 24)) at Estadio Akron.
  4. June 26, 2026 · Group stage · Group H: Uruguay vs Spain
    Kickoff 18:00 local (00:00 GMT (Jun 27)) at Estadio Akron.

About Guadalajara at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup arrives in Guadalajara with 4 matches at Estadio Akron (branded Estadio Guadalajara for the tournament) (48,000-seat World Cup capacity). Hosts Mexico's second group match (vs South Korea) on June 18, 2026; one of two Mexican venues hosting Mexico's group games..

Mi Macro Periférico BRT serves Estadio Akron station with a pedestrian walkway to the venue; lines Trunk 1 (T01) and Trunk 2 (T02) stop at Estadio Chivas station. Allow 45-60 minutes from downtown on matchdays.

The FIFA Fan Festival Guadalajara runs at Plaza de la Liberación, Centro Histórico (between the Cathedral and Teatro Degollado) (June 11 - July 19, 2026 (free admission)) — the free outdoor gathering for fans without match tickets.

Venue: Estadio Akron

Chivas de Guadalajara's stunning 49,850-seat stadium, one of the most beautiful in the Americas. The volcanic rock-inspired design is breathtaking. Home to Mexico's most popular club and host of Liga MX finals, CONCACAF matches, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The clásico tapatío against Atlas here is electric. Capacity: 49,850.

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Make a Weekend of It

Turn Guadalajara at the 2026 FIFA World Cup into a full Guadalajara trip

Stack the main event with the best of Guadalajara — a built-out weekend itinerary plus the fan hotspots locals and celebrities actually use.

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Guadalajara at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Weekend Planning Blueprint

A 4-match window across the tournament. Here is the Guadalajara playbook.

  1. Plan the matchday route. Mi Macro Periférico BRT serves Estadio Akron station with a pedestrian walkway to the venue; lines Trunk 1 (T01) and Trunk 2 (T02) stop at Estadio Chivas station. Allow 45-60 minutes from downtown on matchdays.
  2. Use the official fan festival. No match ticket? FIFA Fan Festival Guadalajara at Plaza de la Liberación, Centro Histórico (between the Cathedral and Teatro Degollado) screens matches for free.
  3. Map your dates to the schedule. Estadio Akron hosts 4 matches from 2026-06-11 to 2026-06-26 — see the schedule below for the full list with kickoffs.
  4. Book early and stay flexible. Knockout matchups are bracket-dependent until late June — lock lodging and transit windows now, and keep your itinerary loose enough to follow the bracket.

Who This Event Fits Best

Guadalajara is a fan-travel anchor for 4 World Cup matches. Here is who should target this stop.

  • Follow-your-nation travelers. Of the 48 nations in the tournament, Spain, Colombia, Mexico all have group matches in Guadalajara, along with 3 more — pick your country and ride this venue's schedule.
  • The bucket-list fan. Hosts Mexico's second group match (vs South Korea) on June 18, 2026; one of two Mexican venues hosting Mexico's group games..
  • Maybe sit this one out if… dates are fixed and budget is tight. Dynamic pricing across the tournament's biggest matches has pushed tickets past $6,700 for the Final and some host-city hotels well past peak season rates.

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