Is World Cup coming to Michigan? Where to see matches

[ASFN Admin]

If you're looking to watch the 2026 World Cup from Michigan, you'll likely have to stick to your TV screen, with the nearest match taking place in Toronto, Canada — about 4½ hours from Detroit.

The World Cup matches are spread across 16 cities in the U.S., Mexico and Canada.

The first matches kick off at 3 p.m. Thursday, June 11, with Mexico and South Africa at Mexico City Stadium, and South Korea and Czechia at Estadio Guadalajara.

USA and Paraguay play at Los Angeles Stadium at 9 p.m. EDT Friday, June 12. None of the players on Team USA are from Michigan.


Here's what to know about the World Cup.

When does the World Cup begin?​

The World Cup gets underway Thursday afternoon, June 11, with the first game at 3 p.m.

Are any World Cup games in Michigan?​

No, the 2026 World Cup will not include any games played in Michigan.

When does Team USA play?​

USA and Paraguay play at Los Angeles Stadium at 9 p.m. EDT Friday, June 12.

The Americans follow up at 3 p.m. June 19 against Australia, and then at 10 p.m. June 25 against Turkey.

Where are the World Cup games?​

The World Cup will take place across the following 16 cities:

• Atlanta
• Boston
• Dallas-Fort Worth
• Guadalajara, Mexico
• Houston
• Kansas City, Missouri
• Los Angeles
• Mexico City
• Monterrey, Mexico
• Miami
• East Rutherford, New Jersey
• Philadelphia
• Santa Clara, California
• Seattle
• Toronto, Canada
• Vancouver, Canada

USA TODAY contributed.

Contact Jenna Prestininzi: [email protected].

This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Will Michigan host World Cup games? Where to see matches

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