Bringing the FIFA World Cup to DFW: A Decade in the Making

The Long Road to Hosting

• 🏆 The journey to bring the FIFA World Cup to North Texas began over a decade ago, with bid documents received as early as June 2009 for the 2018 and 2022 tournaments.
• 🎯 Monica Paul, Executive Director of the Dallas Sports Commission, has been a central figure, receiving the specific call for the current World Cup bid in July 2017.
• 📈 Paul has a proven track record, having secured over 500 sporting events for DFW since 2008, but this World Cup is highlighted as having the most significant impact.

World Cup 2026 in North Texas

• 🏟️ North Texas will host nine FIFA World Cup matches at AT&T Stadium, more than any other host city.
• 🌍 This marks the largest World Cup to date, expanding from 32 to 48 teams, including teams that have never participated before.
• ✨ The event is described as special, offering many attendees their first opportunity to witness a World Cup firsthand.

Key Dates and Information

• 🗓️ The first World Cup game in North Texas is scheduled for June 14, 2026.
• 🎟️ Interested individuals can register for ticket information on fifa.com/tickets, with the application for the first draw opening on September 10th.