2026 FIFA World Cup: North Texas Gears Up for Largest Event Ever

Countdown to Kickoff

• 🗓️ Exactly one year from today, the 2026 FIFA World Cup will officially begin.
• 📍 North Texas is preparing to host nine matches of the tournament.

Economic and Logistical Impact

• 💰 The economic impact on North Texas is projected to be between $1.5 to $2.1 billion.
• 🗺️ The region will host more matches and more base camps than any other US host city.
• 🏟️ Plans include a 39-day fan festival and an International Broadcast Center.

Key Priorities and Preparations

• ✅ Priorities for the organizing committee include safety, security, and transportation.
• 🤝 Discussions are ongoing with the White House task force regarding travel bands.
• 🌍 The committee is focusing on local control for success, including legacy sustainability and human rights initiatives.
• ✈️ Five or six countries have already toured the area for potential base camps.

A Record-Breaking Event

• 🚀 Organizers state that the months of May, June, and July will be packed, making this the largest event the region has ever seen.
• 🗣️ Despite a year seeming far away, organizers emphasize the need for immediate focus on preparations for an event of this magnitude.