2026 FIFA World Cup
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Faith leaders urge Dallas to protest ICE deportations ahead of World Cup
Dallas clergy and activists are sounding the alarm on Atlantic Aviation—a Plano-based company—allegedly facilitating US Immigration and Customs Enforcement deportation flights at Dallas Love Field airport. Now, they’re urging residents to push back.
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DFW Airport ramps up staff and signage ahead of FIFA World Cup
Dallas-Fort Worth Airport is getting ready for an influx of visitors ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup. Here’s how it’s preparing.
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How to celebrate the World Cup in DFW for little to no money
The World Cup 2026 is being held across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, including two Texas destinations. Here’s how DFW residents can take part.
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From June 11 to July 19, Klyde Warren Park becomes Dallas’ free World Cup hub
Free FIFA World Cup watch parties will be held at Klyde Warren Park from June 11 through July 19. Here’s everything you need to know.
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The economic impact of the World Cup on Texas is greatly hyped. Will it come through?
Dallas and Houston will host 16 FIFA matches starting this month. The economic pitch is enormous—and some economists say so are the assumptions behind it.
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A safer night out: Solar lights transform Houston’s Columbia Tap Trail
Hundreds of solar-powered lights are being installed on Houston’s Columbia Tap Trail. Here’s what you need to know.
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No match? No problem: Trinity Metro helps FIFA fans discover North Texas beyond the stadium
The Cowtown Visitor Shuttle will run on non-match days during the FIFA World Cup. Here’s what you need to know.
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Dallas Police Department to host 3-day hiring event ahead of FIFA World Cup
The Dallas Police Department is holding a multi-day hiring event from June 10-12. Here’s everything you need to know.
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#IfThenSheCan ‘Game Changers’ brings women in STEM to FIFA’s biggest stage
Lyda Hill Philanthropies’ IF/THEN® Initiative’s, “#IfThenSheCan – The Exhibit: Game Changers,” debuts on June 11. Here’s what to know.
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Fort Worth’s free summer soccer series has arrived
The free “Summer of Soccer at Sundance Square” event is officially underway. Here’s what you need to know.
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Houston organizers devise creative cooling strategies to beat the heat at 2026 FIFA World Cup
Houston organizers have devised several ways of keeping people cool during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here’s how they’re planning to do that.
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Dallas students step into the spotlight at the FIFA World Cup
Dozens of Dallas students will accompany players onto the field for FIFA World Cup matches in the city. Here’s what you need to know.
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Sports Illustrated brings World Cup kickoff event to Dallas on June 20
Sports Illustrated will hold an event, “SI Beyond the Pitch,” at SILO in Dallas on June 20. Here’s what you need to know.
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Arlington Museum of Art hosts soccer-themed fan experience through August 2
The Arlington Museum of Art is hosting a soccer-themed interactive fan experience, “More Than a Match,” through August 2. Here’s what to know.
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World Cup hotel bookings short of expectations in Texas amid anti-U.S. sentiment abroad
A recent survey of hoteliers in the Dallas area and Houston found anticipated demand is not translating into strong hotel bookings less than 40 days from the start of the tournament.
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La Cancha Social Club brings Latin flair to Houston’s sports bar scene
La Cancha Social Club is opening at 820 Holman St. in Houston. Here’s everything you need to know about the sports bar/nightclub.
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ICE will play a ‘key part’ in DFW World Cup games, official says
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents will be deployed in cities that are hosting World Cup matches this summer, which include Dallas-Fort Worth.
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Sugar Land Scores big with FIFA World Cup 26 partnership
City leaders project a significant impact on Sugar Land’s economic development and community offerings, thanks to its involvement with the FIFA World Cup 26. The city of Sugar Land, located 20 miles south of downtown Houston, has become an Official Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 26 Houston Host City, providing a platform for the…
