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Miami World Cup 2026 Schedule & City Guide

Miami is a high-demand fan destination with beaches, nightlife, and strong Latin American connections, so accommodation and transport should be booked early.

Use this Miami World Cup 2026 schedule guide to connect city matches, kickoff times, stadium context, hotel areas, local transport, and budget planning before booking.

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Schedule connection

Connect Miami matches to the full World Cup 2026 schedule

Start with the full World Cup 2026 schedule to compare Miamimatch dates, stages, venues, and kickoff windows, then return to this city guide for airport, hotel, transport, budget, and matchday details.

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City match links

World Cup 2026 schedule in Miami

Open each Miami match planner to connect the local schedule with kickoff conversion, budget, visa checks, and official source verification.

Match 13

Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay

Mon, Jun 15, 6:00 PM EDT - Group Stage

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Match 37

Uruguay vs Cabo Verde

Sun, Jun 21, 6:00 PM EDT - Group Stage

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Match 49

Scotland vs Brazil

Wed, Jun 24, 6:00 PM EDT - Group Stage

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Match 71

Colombia vs Portugal

Sat, Jun 27, 7:30 PM EDT - Group Stage

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Match 86

Group J winner vs Group H runner-up

Official knockout slots; teams to be confirmed.

Fri, Jul 3, 6:00 PM EDT - Round of 32

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Match 99

Winner of Match 91 vs Winner of Match 92

Official knockout slots; teams to be confirmed.

Sat, Jul 11, 5:00 PM EDT - Quarter-final

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Match 103

Loser of Match 101 vs Loser of Match 102

Official knockout slots; teams to be confirmed.

Sat, Jul 18, 5:00 PM EDT - Third Place

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Priority city

Why Miami is a focus city

Late-stage match demand combines with hotel, weather, and local transport planning.

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Airport and Transportation

Compare MIA and FLL flights against hotel location and stadium route.
Expect high rideshare demand around major matchdays.
Plan for heat, humidity, and possible summer storms.

Best Areas to Stay

Downtown MiamiBrickellMiami BeachAventuraFort Lauderdale

City-specific planning guidance

How to plan Miami matchday logistics

Airport decision

MIA is the main first comparison point for international fans, especially from Latin America and Europe.
FLL can be useful if flight prices are better or if staying north of Miami, but compare stadium and beach-area transfers.
Summer weather and traffic make arrival buffers important, especially on matchday or the day before.

Matchday transport risk

Heat, humidity, and storms can disrupt comfortable pre-match movement.
Rideshare demand may surge around major match windows.
Fans should avoid assuming beach-area lodging is close to stadium logistics.

Where to stay by fan type

Beach-focused fan

Miami Beach works for the vacation side of the trip, but plan a longer stadium transfer.

Matchday-focused fan

Aventura, northern Miami areas, or stadium-adjacent lodging can reduce matchday friction.

Budget fan

Fort Lauderdale can be worth comparing, but add transfer time and cost.

Nightlife traveler

Brickell and Downtown can balance restaurants, nightlife, and airport access.

Budget notes

Miami can spike quickly during major events, especially for beach and central hotel areas.
Compare Fort Lauderdale and inland hotel options only after adding transfer costs.
Budget for weather flexibility, mobile data, and possible longer rideshare trips.