Miami will host World Cup 2026 matches at Hard Rock Stadium, including a quarter-final and the third-place match. The city of sun, sea and Latin culture will be one of the most vibrant destinations of the tournament, with beaches, nightlife, and a fan base that lives and breathes football.

Hard Rock Stadium is in Miami Gardens, about 30 minutes from South Beach, and seats 65,326 fans. The stadium has a canopy roof that shades the stands, and the atmosphere for a World Cup game in Miami will be like nowhere else. Here is the complete fan guide to Miami at World Cup 2026.

The stadium: Hard Rock

Hard Rock Stadium opened in 1987 and has been renovated several times since, most recently with a canopy roof that covers the stands and keeps fans cool in the Florida sun. It is the home of the Miami Dolphins, and it has hosted Super Bowls, college football championship games, and the Miami Open tennis tournament.

For the World Cup, Hard Rock Stadium will host group-stage games, a quarter-final, and the third-place match on July 18, the day before the final. The third-place match is a special occasion, with two teams fighting for a medal, and it will be one of the most emotional games of the tournament.

The stadium seats 65,326 fans, and the atmosphere will be superb. Miami has a huge Latin American population, and the stands will be full of colour, noise and passion for every game.

Matches in Miami

Miami will host group-stage matches, a quarter-final, and the third-place match. The group games will feature teams from several groups, and the city will host some of the most passionate crowds in the tournament, especially for the Latin American teams.

The quarter-final will be one of the biggest games of the tournament, with two of the best teams in the world fighting for a place in the semi-final. The third-place match, on July 18, will be the last game in Miami, and it will be a fitting farewell for the city.

Tickets for Miami matches are mid to high range by World Cup standards, because the city is a major tourist destination and demand is very high. Book early if you want to attend a game at Hard Rock Stadium.

Getting there

Hard Rock Stadium is in Miami Gardens, about 30 minutes from downtown Miami and South Beach by car. Public transport is limited, so most fans will use rideshares, shuttle buses, or the Brightline train to a nearby station and then a shuttle to the stadium.

On match days, shuttle buses run from downtown Miami, South Beach, and the airports to the stadium. The best advice is to use the official shuttle buses, which are fast and reliable, and to avoid driving, because traffic around the stadium is heavy and parking is expensive.

Miami International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the United States, with direct flights from all over the world. From the airport, the stadium is about 25 minutes by car, or around 45 minutes by public transport and shuttle.

Where to stay and what to do

The best areas to stay in Miami are South Beach, downtown Miami, and Brickell, all full of hotels, restaurants and nightlife. South Beach is the most famous, with its Art Deco hotels, white sand beaches and oceanfront bars, but it is also the most expensive.

Miami is a city that never sleeps, and during the World Cup, it will be in party mode. The beaches, the Little Havana district, the Wynwood Walls street art, and the food, from Cuban sandwiches to fresh seafood, are all worth exploring.

The FIFA Fan Festival in Miami will be held in a central location, with giant screens, live music and food vendors. It is free to enter and a great way to watch the games you do not have tickets for. Miami in June and July is hot and humid, with afternoon thunderstorms, so bring an umbrella and drink plenty of water.