Dallas city leaders say they’re getting downtown ready to welcome thousands of international visitors for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The updates came during this morning’s State of Downtown address, hosted by Downtown Dallas, Inc., a nonprofit that oversees growth and development in the city’s urban core.

The event brought together hundreds of representatives from major corporations and civic organizations to discuss progress, challenges, and what’s next for downtown — with the 2026 FIFA World Cup being the next big checkbox on the list.

Jennifer Scripps, president and CEO of Downtown Dallas Inc., compared FIFA to “hosting a really big party in your house” and highlighted the necessary steps the city plans to take before its big moment on the world stage.

“It is just the start of a new e

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