Tag: 2026 World Cup – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

McKinney October 15, 2024 5:44 pm

McKinney puts its hat in the ring for a World Cup training site

The City of McKinney wants in on the World Cup action as North Texas hosts a total of nine matches including a semi-final match. NBC 5’s Alicia Barrera reports FIFA is shopping around for training sites across Dallas-Fort Worth and McKinney is in the running.

2026 World Cup October 15, 2024 5:49 pm

FIFA considers McKinney site for World Cup training facility

A McKinney training facility hopes to be a training site for teams competing in the 2026 World Cup.

Dallas Sports Commission executive director Monica Paul, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and FC Dallas owner Dan Hunt address a press conference at AT&T Stadium after the match schedule for FIFA World Cup 2026 was revealed via a televised announcement on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, in Arlington. AT&T Stadium missed out on the World Cup Final, but will host nine matches, the most in the tournament.(Smiley N. Pool /The Dallas Morning News Photographer)

2026 World Cup April 1, 2024 11:30 am

Dallas builds 2026 World Cup strategy as international spotlight shines on North Texas

Dallas is already beginning to plan for how the 2026 World Cup will reshape North Texas over the next two years as the region prepares to host nine games and thousands of international fans.

DallasNews.com April 1, 2024 11:26 am

Dallas prepares for international spotlight with 2026 World Cup events

Dallas is already beginning to plan its 2026 World Cup Dallas strategy as the international spotlight shines on Texas. DallasNews.com writer Irving Mejia-Hilario explains.

2026 World Cup February 4, 2024 9:02 pm

Dallas sports executive helps deliver World Cup matches after 15-year effort

Dallas Sports Commission executive director Monica Paul joins Newy Scruggs at AT&T Stadium to share her perspective on Sunday’s World Cup announcement.

2026 World Cup

Follow Us