Argentina plays Group J matches in Kansas City and Arlington during the 2026 international soccer tournament. Following the reigning champions across the American heartland is one of the great fan experiences of the summer. This 12-day itinerary covers all three group-stage fixtures, with stops for American culture along the way.
Here is how to plan the trip.
Argentina vs Algeria: Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. CT at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
Argentina vs Austria: Monday, June 22, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. CT at Dallas Stadium in Arlington.
Jordan vs Argentina: Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 9:00 p.m. CT at Dallas Stadium in Arlington.
Fly into Kansas City International Airport and pick up a rental car. Check into your hotel near the Power and Light District, the city’s premier entertainment hub.
Head to Arrowhead Stadium three to four hours before kickoff. Kansas City’s tailgating culture is legendary. Expect Argentinian barbecue and chanting fans in the parking lots. Watch the reigning champions open their title defense.
Walk the Country Club Plaza for its Spanish-inspired architecture. Visit the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art (free admission). Eat dinner at Joe’s Kansas City Bar-B-Q or Arthur Bryant’s.
Drive three hours south on I-35 to Wichita, Kansas. Walk the Arkansas River trails and visit the Keeper of the Plains, a 44-foot steel statue. Dine in the Old Town district.
Drive 2.5 hours south to Oklahoma City. Explore the Bricktown Entertainment District and take a water taxi ride. Visit the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum.
Complete the final 3.5-hour drive on I-35 into Texas. Check into your hotel in the Arlington Entertainment District or Uptown Dallas. Settle in before the next match.
Walk through Klyde Warren Park, visit the Dallas Arts District and eat Texas brisket at Terry Black’s BBQ in Deep Ellum.
Argentina vs Austria kicks off at 12:00 p.m. CT. Arrive at the Entertainment District by 8:00 a.m. CT. After the match, celebrate in the district or head to the Fort Worth Stockyards for the 4:00 p.m. cattle drive.
If the Texas Rangers have an evening home game, walk to Globe Life Field for a same-day double. Get tickets to see the Rangers in 2026.
Visit the Fair Park fan festival for free match screenings. Explore Deep Ellum for live music and street art. Take a day trip to the Fort Worth Stockyards for the daily cattle drive, Billy Bob’s Texas and Cowtown Coliseum. Rest and beat the heat at indoor attractions like the Perot Museum or the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza.
Jordan vs Argentina kicks off at 9:00 p.m. CT. Use the full day for sightseeing. Head to the Entertainment District by 5:00 p.m. CT for food and atmosphere. Watch Argentina close out Group J.
About 500 miles via I-35, taking roughly eight hours to drive. A direct flight takes about 1.5 hours.
Yes. Globe Life Field is within walking distance of Dallas Stadium. Check the schedule for dates.
The Entertainment District puts you within walking distance of both stadiums. Live! by Loews and Loews Arlington Hotel are the closest options.
Joe’s Kansas City Bar-B-Q in Kansas City and Hurtado Barbecue in Downtown Arlington.
A rental car is ideal for the road trip from Kansas City to Dallas. In DFW, rideshares and the Arlington Trolley handle match-day transport.
Fair Park in Dallas, accessible via the DART Green Line. Free entry on all match days.
