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2026 FIFA World Cup
FIFA Dallas Calls on Local Artists for ‘Host City Poster’ Contest
by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report | Oct 8, 2024
Deadline for entries is November 11.
by David Seeley |
Sep 4, 2024
Most people who look out their window are lucky to see a tree. But residents who move into the upcoming One Rangers Way—a $100M, 300-unit luxury apartment project from the Texas Rangers and the Cordish Companies—will get a sports-related eyeful in multiple directions. The project is located several field-goal kicks from AT&T Stadium and across from Choctaw Stadium and nearby Globe Life Field, and close to the looming hubub coming with the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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by David Seeley |
Aug 14, 2024
In 2026, AT&T Stadium will host nine FIFA World Cup matches, including a globally watched semi-final—more than any of the other 15 host venues in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. A stunning 3.4 million spectators attended the 2022 World Cup matches in Qatar. Now Lewis is tasked with making sure arrivals and departures go smoothly in 2026 at Dallas Love Field Airport, Dallas Executive Airport, and the Vertiport in downtown Dallas.
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by David Seeley |
Jul 18, 2024
The first TOCA Social immersive soccer entertainment venue opened in London in 2021, attracting cast members of "Ted Lasso" and top Premier League stars. Next summer, the first U.S. venue will kick its way into Grandscape in The Colony, thanks to a partnership with Major League Soccer in advance of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Part of the campaign for Dallas' "A Maverick, Can-Do Spirit" branding. [Images: Visit Dallas]
Visit Dallas Unveils City’s ‘Maverick, Can‑Do’ New Destination Brand
by David Seeley | Mar 28, 2024
Dallas has never had a "unified brand," Visit Dallas says. The newly announced one—A Maverick, Can-Do Spirit—replaces clichéd Texas stereotypes with a big dash of "diversity, dynamism, and swagger."
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by David Seeley |
Feb 5, 2024
No Final? No problem. JerryWorld in Arlington will still be the site of more 2026 FIFA World Cup matches than any of the other 15 host venues. That includes one of the biggest prizes—hosting one of the two globally watched semi-final matches. Jerry Jones called the announcement a "triumph" and "a fabulous success."
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by David Seeley |
Sep 19, 2023
On Sunday, FIFA President Gianni Infantino watched the Dallas Cowboys crush the New York Jets 30-10 from inside the owners suite at AT&T Stadium. During the game, he got an earful from Jerry Jones and Governor Greg Abbott on why he should come back there in 2026 to watch the World Cup Final.
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