ARLINGTON, Texas — AT&T Stadium in Arlington will host nine matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Still more than two years out, there is tons of work that needs to be done.
As early as this week, local sports executives will push the federation to locate its international broadcast center at Dallas's Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. The group will also ask FIFA to headquarter its World Cup referees at Frisco's Toyota Stadium.
Securing the broadcast center would ensure North Texas is highlighted globally throughout the tournament, even on days when no games are played at AT&T Stadium. And with the tournament schedule set, local officials can also begin planning fan festivals. The primary event will happen at Dallas' Fair Park, but Arlington's entertainment district, Fort Worth, Frisco and other cities will also host some events.
They'll need some help, too, from those interested in volunteering.
"Volunteers are the backbone of every major sporting event we host in Dallas," the Dallas Sports Commission's FIFA website reads. "The 2026 FIFA World Cup™ will bring the world to our city and we want our famous Texas Hospitality on full display."
On Feb. 6, FIFA World Cup 26 Dallas released its volunteer sign-up form on its website and shared the link on X, formerly known as Twitter.
For more information about volunteering, click here.
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