9 matches. 94,000 seats. A semifinal. And a stadium that's technically not even in Dallas. Here's how to rent an EV that actually gets you there and skip the DFW rental counter surge.
Here's the number that catches everyone off guard: 9 matches. AT&T Stadium is hosting more World Cup 2026 games than any other venue in the tournament. More than MetLife. More than SoFi. More than Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. If you're a soccer fan flying into the U.S. this summer, Dallas is the single most active host city for the full 39 days.
The matches include Netherlands vs Japan, England vs Croatia, Argentina vs Austria, Jordan vs Argentina, a semifinal, and two Round of 32 fixtures that will pull in fans from across Europe, South America, Asia, and beyond. The stadium seats 94,000 people. That's bigger than MetLife. When a match night kicks off at AT&T Stadium, almost 100,000 fans are all trying to get to the same spot at the same time, in a city built around cars.
AT&T Stadium isn't in Dallas. It's in Arlington, a city of 400,000 people sitting halfway between Dallas and Fort Worth. It's roughly 20 miles from downtown Dallas and about 18 miles from downtown Fort Worth. Here's the part that trips up international visitors: Arlington is one of the largest U.S. cities with almost no public transit. No light rail. No subway. The DART system from Dallas doesn't reach it. A few local bus routes exist, but none are practical for moving 94,000 fans in and out of a stadium.
If you've been to a Cowboys game or a Texas Rangers game at Globe Life Field right next door, you already know the drill. Everyone drives. The parking lots around the Arlington Entertainment District are massive for a reason. During the World Cup, that same system will be handling the largest crowds the venue has ever seen, night after night.
Rideshare isn't a backup plan either. After a 94,000-person match at AT&T Stadium, surge pricing will be extreme, and wait times will stretch past an hour. Every Uber and Lyft driver in DFW will converge on the same parking lot, and the exit traffic will make it nearly impossible for rideshares to actually pick you up near the venue.
A rental car gives you full control. You drive to the stadium when you want, park, and leave on your own schedule. For international fans trying to navigate unfamiliar roads on match day, that kind of flexibility matters more in Dallas than almost anywhere else.
AT&T Stadium is hosting 9 matches across the group stage and into the knockout rounds, wrapping up with a semifinal in July. See the full 11-city World Cup rental guide for how Dallas fits into the broader tournament.
Jun 14: Netherlands vs Japan (Group)
Jun 17: England vs Croatia (Group)
Jun 22: Argentina vs Austria (Group)
Jun 25: Japan vs Sweden (Group)
Jun 27: Jordan vs Argentina (Group)
Jun 30: Round of 32 (Knockout)
Jul 3: Round of 32 (Knockout)
Jul 6: Round of 16 (Knockout)
Jul 14: Semifinal
England vs Croatia on June 17 alone will bring tens of thousands of traveling English fans to Dallas. Argentina returns to AT&T Stadium twice, on June 22 against Austria and June 27 against Jordan, pulling in a massive South American contingent both nights. And the semifinal on July 14 is one of only two in the entire tournament. Dallas is going to feel like the soccer capital of the world for most of the summer.
DFW International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the world, and it's about to get a lot busier. Add 9 World Cup matches spread across the full 39-day tournament, and you've got sustained rental car demand unlike anything the market has seen.
Traditional rental counters at DFW already run tight during summer months. Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas sold out traditional rental fleets months in advance, and that was a single weekend. Dallas has 9 match days spread across five and a half weeks, each drawing 94,000 fans. The bigger problem is that DFW inventory is shared with the Dallas Love Field, downtown, and Fort Worth counters, so when one sells out, the others follow fast.
Book now, not in June. Dallas has more World Cup matches than any city in the tournament. Rental inventory across DFW will be the tightest it's ever been. Secure your vehicle as early as possible, because fleet availability is finite and demand will only grow as June approaches.
If you've ever landed at DFW and waited 40 minutes for a rental car shuttle, then stood in a counter line, then waited for them to find a car that matched your reservation, you already know the drill. During the World Cup, that whole process is going to be significantly worse. Which is why more fans are choosing a different path: renting an EV through Eon, where the car comes to you.
Eon delivers vehicles directly to DFW, Dallas Love Field, hotels across Dallas and Fort Worth, and any address in the metro area. You land, you walk out of baggage claim, and your car is waiting in the pickup zone. You unlock it with your phone. No counter, no shuttle, no paperwork. If you're flying in for a specific match day and don't want to waste a single hour, this alone changes the trip.
Everything runs through the Eon app. Booking, ID verification, digital unlock, trip extension, climate control. Your phone is your key. It unlocks the car when you walk up and locks it when you walk away. There's nobody to meet at the pickup. No forms. No upselling at the counter.
Dallas is a driving city. The highways are wide, the distances are long, and the weather in June and July is hot enough that you'll be grateful for climate control that actually works. Instead of whatever beige sedan the traditional counter hands you, Eon lets you pick the exact vehicle: Tesla Model Y for groups, Model 3 for efficiency, Model X for families, Cybertruck if you want to turn heads in the stadium parking lot, or Rivian and Lucid if you want something nobody else has. Every vehicle comes with Basic Autopilot, and select models include Full Self-Driving, which helps a lot when you're navigating unfamiliar Texas highways at night after a match.
AT&T Stadium sits in the Arlington Entertainment District, surrounded by Globe Life Field (home of the Texas Rangers), Six Flags Over Texas, and Texas Live! On a non-match day, the drive from downtown Dallas takes about 25 minutes via I-30 West. From downtown Fort Worth, it's closer to 20 minutes via I-30 East. Match days are a different animal. Plan for 60 to 90 minutes of drive and parking time, and leave a solid cushion so you're not rushing through traffic.
If you're flying into DFW, the stadium is actually closer to the airport than it is to downtown Dallas. A lot of visiting fans are choosing hotels in Arlington, Grapevine, or Irving for that reason. Staying closer to the stadium cuts match-day travel time in half and gives you quick access to both Dallas and Fort Worth on non-match days.
DFW has one of the strongest EV infrastructure rollouts in Texas. Tesla Superchargers are everywhere along I-30, I-35, and the major loops. Rivian and Lucid drivers have access to a growing CCS fast-charger network across the metro area.
Every Eon vehicle arrives with a full charge, so you won't need to think about charging on your first day. A round trip from downtown Dallas to AT&T Stadium is roughly 40 miles, and modern EVs with 250+ miles of range will handle match days plus city driving easily. If you're planning a day trip to Austin, Waco, or Oklahoma City, Supercharger stops along I-35 are frequent and fast.
Eon operates across the entire DFW metroplex, including Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Plano, Frisco, Irving, Grapevine, and surrounding suburbs. The process is the same everywhere: pick your city, dates, and vehicle in the app. Complete ID verification. Get your digital access instructions. Then unlock your car with your phone when it's time to go.
Staying a week to catch your team? A weekly plan locks in your vehicle for the full trip at a better daily rate than booking day by day.
If you're attending multiple matches at AT&T Stadium over several weeks, Eon also offers monthly and 6-month subscriptions that include free delivery and more mileage than a daily rental. If you're staying for the group stage through the semifinal, a monthly subscription gives you a car for the full stretch without rebooking each time. Our Cybertruck World Cup guide makes the case for a truck in Dallas's parking-lot tailgate culture.
Following your team through the South? Dallas, Houston (NRG Stadium), and Kansas City (Arrowhead Stadium) sit along the central Southern corridor. Houston is a 4-hour drive and Kansas City is about 8 hours, which makes one car covering multiple matches cheaper and simpler than rebooking.
DFW will be one of the biggest entry points for international fans during the World Cup. Eon accepts drivers from 45+ countries with a valid passport and driver's license. You don't need a U.S. driver's license, a U.S. credit history, or a U.S. bank account. All major international credit and debit cards are accepted, along with all major visa types. Some countries require an International Driving Permit, and vehicle language settings are adjustable in the app.
Once you're verified, you're approved for all future Eon trips with no re-verification. For fans flying in from South America, Europe, or Africa to follow their team through the group stage, that removes one of the biggest friction points of renting a car in the United States. Read more in our guide for international travelers.
AT&T Stadium is in Arlington, about 20 miles west of downtown Dallas via I-30. The drive takes 20 to 25 minutes on a normal day and 60 to 90 minutes on match days with parking. There's no DART rail service to Arlington, so driving is essentially the only practical way to get there.
AT&T Stadium was selected to host 9 matches, more than any other venue in the tournament. That includes group-stage fixtures like England vs Croatia and Argentina vs Austria, multiple knockout rounds, and a semifinal on July 14. At 94,000 seats, it's also one of the largest venues in the entire World Cup.
As soon as your travel plans are set. Dallas is hosting more matches than any other city, which means rental demand will build earlier and last longer than in any other market. DFW inventory typically tightens months in advance of major events. Booking early gives you the widest selection of vehicles, dates, and pickup locations.
Yes. Eon operates across the entire DFW metro area, including Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Plano, Frisco, and Grapevine. The fleet includes Tesla Model 3, Model Y, Model S, Model X, Cybertruck, Rivian, and Lucid. Every vehicle comes with Basic Autopilot, select models include Full Self-Driving, and your car shows up with a full charge.
Every Eon vehicle arrives with a full charge, typically 80% or higher. That's Tesla's recommended daily charge level to preserve battery longevity, and it's more than enough for a match-day round trip in any host city. Superchargers are plentiful along every World Cup corridor if you need to top up.
Yes. You can add up to two additional drivers at no extra cost, each with their own digital key in the app. Additional drivers must be added before driving and meet the same age and license requirements. Beyond two, additional drivers are $30/day each.
Yes. Eon delivers to DFW International, Dallas Love Field, hotels, apartments, and offices across the entire metro area. Delivery is a paid add-on for daily rentals and included free on monthly and 6-month subscription plans.
Yes. AT&T Stadium has extensive on-site and surrounding parking lots across the Arlington Entertainment District. Globe Life Field and Texas Live! add even more capacity nearby. Plan to arrive early on match days, because 94,000 fans will all be converging on the same lots at the same time.
Yes. Eon accepts drivers from 45+ countries with a valid passport and driver's license. You don't need a U.S. driver's license, credit history, or bank account. All major international credit and debit cards are accepted. Some countries require an International Driving Permit. Once you're verified, you're approved for all future Eon trips.
Depends on your priorities. Downtown Dallas has the best restaurants, nightlife, and hotel selection. Fort Worth has more character and lower prices with a shorter drive to the stadium. Arlington puts you closest to AT&T Stadium, which matters a lot on match days but less on rest days. With a rental car, you can base anywhere in the metro and reach both cities easily.