The Brief

North Texas will host nine matches, including a semi-final, for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

FC Dallas President Dan Hunt estimates the games will bring a $2 billion economic boost to the region.

A recent ticket pre-sale had 4.5 million applicants for the approximately 7 million available tickets.

FRISCO, Texas - Preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup games are kicking into high gear with North Texas set to host nine matches, including a semi-final match next summer.

2026 FIFA World Cup in Dallas

Local perspective:

FC Dallas President Dan Hunt is a soccer superfan. He’s been working to bring the World Cup games to North Texas since 2017.

"You need the scales of the stadiums we have here and the capacity that they have to do this," he said. "To have this, to have the drama

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