"Hard Rock Stadium hosts seven FIFA World Cup 2026 matches. Miami Gardens' schedule includes the July 11 quarter-final and July 18 third-place match. This is the place where Lionel Messi lifted the Copa América trophy in 2024 and where South Florida's substantial Latin American community creates an atmosphere rivaling any venue in the Americas (and beyond). The seven-match calendar features the likes of Brazil, Portugal, Colombia, and Uruguay across group stage fixtures,"
"plus knockout rounds determining bronze medalists and a semi-final spot and it's safe to say this might very easily be the fan-favorite city for the upcoming World Cup. Miami's location alone - with beaches 10 miles east, cruise ports adjacent, nightlife districts walkable from downtown - creates the tournament's most tourism-friendly host city for supporters combining football with a Florida vacation."
"Hard Rock Stadium: The Venue Capacity: 65,000 (World Cup configuration)Location: 347 Don Shula Drive, Miami Gardens, FL 33056Opened: 1987Renovations: £276 million ($350 million, 2015-2016)Distance from Miami Beach: 18 milesDistance from Downtown Miami: 15 miles Hard Rock Stadium sits in Miami Gardens, a suburb north of Miami proper and south of Fort Lauderdale. The venue opened in 1987 as Joe Robbie Stadium, and underwent extensive 2015-2016 renovations, adding partial canopy coverage protecting 92% of seats from Miami's afternoon thunderstorms while maintaining an open-air atmosphere."
Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens will host seven FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, including the July 11 quarter-final and July 18 third-place match. Lionel Messi lifted the Copa América at the venue in 2024, and South Florida's Latin American community generates a strong fan atmosphere. The schedule features Brazil, Portugal, Colombia, and Uruguay in group fixtures, plus knockout matches for bronze and a semi-final spot. Miami offers tourism advantages with beaches 10 miles east, nearby cruise ports, and walkable nightlife. The stadium seats 65,000 (World Cup configuration) and received £276 million in 2015–2016 renovations that added partial canopy coverage protecting 92% of seats.
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