Fort Worth, Texas — What may be the biggest sporting stretch in North Texas history kicks off Friday at AT&T Stadium, where the FIFA World Cup knockout phase enters its Arlington segment with three high-profile match days across 11 days.
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 games of the entire tournament.
A semifinal on July 14 at 2 p.m. gives Arlington a place on the sport's grandest stage. Across nine total matches, AT&T Stadium has hosted more World Cup games than any venue in the expanded 48-team field, cementing the DFW area's status as a global soccer destination.
