FIFA World Cup

The committee organizing the effort to host the FIFA World Cup in North Texas next year said Monday it expects up to a $2.1 billion impact from hosting nine games along with the International Broadcast Center in Dallas.

With just over a year until kickoff, Dallas city leaders are getting regular updates on World Cup planning. NBC 5’s David Goins reports on the latest developments, including training sites, match locations, and a big poster reveal coming soon.

President Donald Trump had FIFA President Gianni Infantino at the White House to announce a World Cup Task Force ahead of the 2026 World Cup, which will take place in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

FIFA is reportedly considering a proposal to expand the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams.

It’s official Dallas will host the International Broadcast Center for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. NBC 5’s Katy Blakey explains what it means.

FIFA, the City of Dallas and the North Texas FIFA World Cup 26 Organizing Committee will host a press briefing at Dallas City Hall Wednesday afternoon.

International soccer fans hoping to come to the United States for the 2026 World Cup are seeing delays when it comes to getting travel visas – delays so long that they could miss the games, including ones in the Bay Area.

Dallas leaders move forward with plans to host FIFA’s International Broadcast Center for the 2026 World Cup.

City council is expected to green-light an agreement Wednesday with the Dallas Sports Commission to help organize efforts ahead of the FIFA World Cup next year. NBC 5’s David Goins reports that will also include the downtown convention center – hosting soccer journalists – while being completely re-designed.

In Arlington, the mayor has a lot to say about plans to temporarily change the name of AT&T Stadium for the 2026 World Cup.

In Arlington, the mayor has a lot to say about plans to temporarily change the name of AT&T Stadium for the 2026 World Cup. Maria Guerrero has the story.

The Dallas City council gave unanimous support to bringing a big part of the FIFA World Cup to the downtown convention center in 2026. NBC 5’s David Goins reports now it’s up to FIFA to decide if it will pick Dallas for its international broadcasting center – and all the expected economic benefits.

Saudi Arabia won the bid for the 2034 World Cup, and the 2030 edition of the tournament will be held across six nations, FIFA announced on Wednesday.

On Wednesday morning, the city council voted unanimously to allocate up to $15 million in upgrades for the Kay Bailey Convention Center to host the International Broadcast Center in 2026

The Dallas City Council will soon vote on funding for the 2026 FIFA World Cup International Broadcast Center. NBC 5’s Alanna Quillen has the details.

Dallas City Council expected to approve millions of dollars so downtown Dallas can play host to broadcasters from around the world during the upcoming FIFA World Cup. NBC 5’s Larry Collins has the details.

The Dallas City Council will vote on Dec. 11 to approve up to $15 million in convention center upgrades to host FIFA International Broadcast Center for 2026 World Cup.

The Dallas Sports Commission made its pitch to host a major part of the 2026 World Cup at the convention center. NBC 5’s David Goins reports the FIFA International Broadcast Center serves as the hub for every match and will require city council buy-in to bring it to Dallas.

The city of Dallas could be a step closer to landing a key piece of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

While the nine planned games at AT&T Stadium for the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup, including a semifinal, are expected to draw 100,000 fans for each game, more DFW cities could help support the 39-day event.