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🇲🇽 Mexico · Host city

Guadalajara at the
2026 World Cup.

4 matches at Estadio Akron. Plan your stay — hotels near the venue, the card to swipe in MXN, airport and transit logistics.

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4 matches

The Guadalajara schedule at Estadio Akron.

Local kickoff times. Group-stage teams resolve at the December 2025 draw; knockout-round teams resolve as the tournament progresses.

Group stage · Group A

Fri, Jun 12

TBDvsTBD

12:00 PM

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Group stage · Group A

Thu, Jun 18

TBDvsTBD

3:00 PM

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Group stage · Group I

Mon, Jun 29

TBDvsTBD

12:00 PM

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Round of 32

Fri, Jul 3

TBDvsTBD

3:00 PM

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Where to stay

Hotels near Estadio Akron.

For a single match, stay near the stadium and skip the post-match traffic. For multiple matches or a longer stay, base yourself in central Guadalajara with reliable transit to the venue.

Near the stadium

Convenient for a single match. Often more expensive on match days; consider booking 3+ months ahead.

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Central Guadalajara

Better for multi-match stays and exploring the city between games. Mix of business hotels and chain anchors with full transit.

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Best card for Guadalajara

MXN spend — no-FTF card is mandatory.

Carry pesos for taxi + small vendors; use a credit card with dining multipliers at restaurants.

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Travel earner

Hotel + flight multipliers compound across the trip.

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Hotel power

Chain co-brands with FNC + elite benefits at the host hotel.

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No-FTF

Saves 3% on every MXN you spend. Skip cards with FTF.

Travel logistics

Getting in, getting around.

Airport

GDL

Primary international gateway. Direct routes from the major US/Canada/Mexico hubs.

Time zone

CT

Local kickoff times shown in CT. Convert for your home time zone.

Local currency

MXN

Most large hotels accept USD; smaller vendors expect local. Use a no-FTF card.

Questions

Frequently asked about Guadalajara & the World Cup.

When is the World Cup 2026 in Guadalajara?

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4 matches in Guadalajara run from Fri, Jun 12 to Fri, Jul 3 at Estadio Akron.

Where should I stay for the World Cup in Guadalajara?

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For a single match, near Estadio Akron. For multiple matches or extended trips, central Guadalajara with transit access. Book at least 6 months ahead — World Cup compresses inventory tightly.

What credit card should I use for Guadalajara during the World Cup?

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A no-FTF travel card to avoid the 3% foreign transaction fee on MXN spend. Sapphire Reserve, Capital One Venture X, and Bilt waive FTF. Avoid cards that charge it.

What is the closest airport to Estadio Akron?

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GDL is the primary international gateway for Guadalajara. Direct connections from major North American hubs are available.