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A wide view of a packed soccer stadium during a national anthem ceremony. The USA and Mexico teams stand in lines on the pitch, flanked by massive pyrotechnic flames and smoke, with a large American flag in the foreground.

A Once-in-a-Generation Moment Is Headed to North Texas

This summer, the eyes of the world will turn to North Texas. Not just for a weekend or a single game—for more than a month, this region will become the center of something truly global: the FIFA World Cup. It’s easy to think of it as just a sporting event, but it’s bigger than that. It’s culture, energy, and connection all rolled into one. And for communities like Richardson, it’s a chance to be part of something that doesn’t come around very often.

The Scale of the 2026 World Cup

The last time the World Cup touched Dallas was in 1994. It was memorable, but what’s coming in 2026 is on a completely different scale.

  • Tournament Dates: The tournament runs from June 11 through July 19.

  • Global Participation: 48 teams will compete, drawing a global audience reaching into the billions.

  • Host City Impact: Dallas will host nine matches, including a semifinal, placing North Texas firmly on the international stage.

Beyond the Stadium: A Regional Experience

What makes this moment special isn’t just what happens inside the stadium; it’s what happens everywhere else. When an event of this magnitude arrives, it spreads across cities and neighborhoods—filling restaurants, hotels, parks, and gathering places with people from all over the world.

North Texas is expected to welcome millions of visitors and generate billions in economic impact. You’ll feel it in traffic, in conversations, and in the energy of everyday places that suddenly feel a little more alive.

 

A multi-level stadium stands filled to capacity with cheering fans wearing various soccer jerseys. Many have their arms raised in excitement during a match.
The energy of the World Cup will extend far beyond the pitch, filling North Texas with an unmatched spirit of culture, energy, and connection.

Where to Experience the Games

While Arlington will host the matches, Dallas will host much of the experience.

  • FIFA Fan Festival: Fair Park will transform into a month-long gathering where fans can watch matches on massive screens, attend concerts, and experience the game’s culture alongside thousands of others.

  • Training Sites: Teams will train just up the road in Frisco.

  • Media Hub: Media from around the world will operate out of Dallas, with a dedicated international broadcast center serving as the storytelling hub for the entire tournament.

Preparation and Representation

Years of planning are already underway to ensure the spectacle works.

  • Infrastructure: Transportation systems are being tested and safety and security is being coordinated across agencies.

  • Community: Efforts are focused on sustainability, community engagement, and cultural storytelling.

  • Identity: Local artists, musicians, and organizations are helping shape the experience, blending global energy with local identity.

    Several fans wearing American flags as capes walk across a green plaza toward the massive glass entrance of AT&T Stadium under a clear blue sky.
    As the tournament approaches, local landmarks like AT&T Stadium will become the epicenter of a global celebration, welcoming millions of fans from across the planet.

Richardson’s Role in the World Cup

Even though the matches won’t be played here, Richardson is very much part of the World Cup footprint.

  • Economic Impact: We’ll see an increase in visitors and feel the economic ripple effect.

  • Participation: This is where neighborhoods host watch parties, local businesses welcome new faces, and families gather around games.

When people come to North Texas, they don’t just experience Dallas—they experience all of us. Plans are being finalized, systems are being tested, and the foundation is already in place.

Get ready, Richardson—the World Cup is coming.

A wide view of a packed soccer stadium during a national anthem ceremony. The USA and Mexico teams stand in lines on the pitch, flanked by massive pyrotechnic flames and smoke, with a large American flag in the foreground.

A Once-in-a-Generation Moment Is Headed to North Texas

This summer, the eyes of the world will turn to North Texas. Not just for a weekend or a single game—for more than a month, this region will become the center of something truly global: the FIFA World Cup. It’s easy to think of it as just a sporting event, but it’s bigger than that. It’s culture, energy, and connection all rolled into one. And for communities like Richardson, it’s a chance to be part of something that doesn’t come around very often.

The Scale of the 2026 World Cup

The last time the World Cup touched Dallas was in 1994. It was memorable, but what’s coming in 2026 is on a completely different scale.

  • Tournament Dates: The tournament runs from June 11 through July 19.

  • Global Participation: 48 teams will compete, drawing a global audience reaching into the billions.

  • Host City Impact: Dallas will host nine matches, including a semifinal, placing North Texas firmly on the international stage.

Beyond the Stadium: A Regional Experience

What makes this moment special isn’t just what happens inside the stadium; it’s what happens everywhere else. When an event of this magnitude arrives, it spreads across cities and neighborhoods—filling restaurants, hotels, parks, and gathering places with people from all over the world.

North Texas is expected to welcome millions of visitors and generate billions in economic impact. You’ll feel it in traffic, in conversations, and in the energy of everyday places that suddenly feel a little more alive.

 

A multi-level stadium stands filled to capacity with cheering fans wearing various soccer jerseys. Many have their arms raised in excitement during a match.
The energy of the World Cup will extend far beyond the pitch, filling North Texas with an unmatched spirit of culture, energy, and connection.

Where to Experience the Games

While Arlington will host the matches, Dallas will host much of the experience.

  • FIFA Fan Festival: Fair Park will transform into a month-long gathering where fans can watch matches on massive screens, attend concerts, and experience the game’s culture alongside thousands of others.

  • Training Sites: Teams will train just up the road in Frisco.

  • Media Hub: Media from around the world will operate out of Dallas, with a dedicated international broadcast center serving as the storytelling hub for the entire tournament.

Preparation and Representation

Years of planning are already underway to ensure the spectacle works.

  • Infrastructure: Transportation systems are being tested and safety and security is being coordinated across agencies.

  • Community: Efforts are focused on sustainability, community engagement, and cultural storytelling.

  • Identity: Local artists, musicians, and organizations are helping shape the experience, blending global energy with local identity.

    Several fans wearing American flags as capes walk across a green plaza toward the massive glass entrance of AT&T Stadium under a clear blue sky.
    As the tournament approaches, local landmarks like AT&T Stadium will become the epicenter of a global celebration, welcoming millions of fans from across the planet.

Richardson’s Role in the World Cup

Even though the matches won’t be played here, Richardson is very much part of the World Cup footprint.

  • Economic Impact: We’ll see an increase in visitors and feel the economic ripple effect.

  • Participation: This is where neighborhoods host watch parties, local businesses welcome new faces, and families gather around games.

When people come to North Texas, they don’t just experience Dallas—they experience all of us. Plans are being finalized, systems are being tested, and the foundation is already in place.

Get ready, Richardson—the World Cup is coming.

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