The 2026 FIFA World Cup has arrived in Guadalajara, with fans flooding the streets ahead of Mexico’s first-ever World Cup match in the city. The tournament, which kicked off on June 11, 2026, marks a historic first: three nations co-hosting the same World Cup. Canada, Mexico, and the United States are sharing duties across venues, and Guadalajara’s Estadio Akron is pulling its weight with four group-stage matches on the schedule, including Mexico vs. South Korea on June 18.
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This isn’t Guadalajara’s first rodeo. The city previously hosted World Cup matches in both 1970 and 1986, making this its third turn as a tournament venue. The 2026 edition also features an expanded 48-team format.
Estadio Akron, the home ground of Liga MX club Chivas, seats roughly 49,000 fans and is set to host four group-stage matches.
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