FIFA shows off Dallas Stadium transformation ahead of the World Cup
The first thing you'll notice about the transformation is the grass on the pitch, four-and-a-half feet above the NFL field.
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The first thing you'll notice about the transformation is the grass on the pitch, four-and-a-half feet above the NFL field.
Transit trains from both Dallas and Fort Worth will merge at a central location and move what could be the largest collection of sports fans in Texas history for FIFA World Cup matches.
The five-time national champion will put the crown aside to be a fan of the Japanese soccer team, which is coming to Arlington for the World Cup.
As North Texas gears up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, fans are already asking what game day traditions will look like in Arlington. Officials say tailgating will be allowed — but it may feel different from a typical Cowboys game day.
A fully rebuilt natural‑grass field, an advanced grow‑light system, and major interior upgrades prepare the Arlington venue for nine FIFA World Cup 2026 matches.
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Organizers said locals are encouraged to drive to matches.
North Texas got more good news today for those excited about next year's World Cup.
FIFA made the announcement Saturday, following Friday's draw, which determined the matchups for the group stage.
Fans in North Texas could see Lionel Messi and Argentina in Arlington.
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North Texas is set to host nine matches at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
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Frisco voters chose new leadership as the city continues navigating rapid growth and major development pressures.
Voters weighed leadership choices as the city confronts rapid growth and long‑range planning challenges.
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The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
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