How many World Cup 2026 matches are being played in Guadalajara?

Guadalajara is hosting 3 confirmed group-stage matches at Estadio Akron. Additional knockout-round matches may be added once the bracket is finalised.

What is the time zone for Guadalajara during the 2026 World Cup?

Guadalajara is in Central Time (CT) — UTC-6. During the tournament, kick-off times shown on Footy Kits Battle are in UK BST, which is 7 hours ahead of Guadalajara local time.

Guadalajara World Cup 2026 — Estadio Akron, Matches & City Guide

Q: Where are matches played in Guadalajara?

All Guadalajara 2026 World Cup matches are played at Estadio Akron, which has a capacity of 49,850. Estadio Akron — home of Liga MX side Chivas — is a modern stadium in the Mexico City suburbs of Zapopan with excellent sightlines and a reputation for producing a strong matchday atmosphere.

Estadio Akron in Guadalajara — World Cup 2026 host stadium — Estadio Akron, Guadalajara. Photo: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA, see source page for attribution).

Mexico • Central Time (CT) — UTC-6

Guadalajara is the second-largest city in Mexico and the cultural capital of the country. Nicknamed the "Pearl of the West", it is the birthplace of mariachi, tequila and charrería.

A proper Mexican football experience away from the Mexico City spotlight. Guadalajara stadiums typically pack out for every fixture and the local fanbase is one of the most passionate in Concacaf football.

Venue

Estadio Akron

49,850 capacity

Estadio Akron — home of Liga MX side Chivas — is a modern stadium in the Mexico City suburbs of Zapopan with excellent sightlines and a reputation for producing a strong matchday atmosphere.