2026 World Cup Venue · Arlington, Texas
Texas-sized spectacle. AT&T Stadium in Arlington is one of America's most iconic sports venues — home of the Dallas Cowboys, and one of the most visually striking stadiums ever built.
AT&T Stadium — originally dubbed "Jerry Jones' World Cup" in early planning discussions — opened in 2009 as the crown jewel of the Dallas Cowboys' empire. The venue's defining architectural feature is its massive retractable roof, which can open in under 10 minutes, and its 360° HD scoreboard that hangs over the field like a floating city block. The interior is cavernous: with no interior columns, the sightlines from every seat are unobstructed, and the 100-yard field can be configured for concerts, basketball, and other events.
Arlington sits between Dallas and Fort Worth in the DFW metroplex — the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the United States with a population of over 7.5 million. The region is one of the most culturally diverse in America, with enormous Mexican, Central American, and Asian communities that ensure the World Cup will feel at home here. The DFW airport hub is one of the world's busiest, connecting every corner of the globe.
June in North Texas is hot — average highs of 93°F (34°C) with high humidity. The stadium's climate control system manages the interior temperature, and the retractable roof can be opened for natural ventilation when conditions are comfortable. FIFA's medical protocols account for heat, and match scheduling will factor in Texas summer conditions. Players who have trained or played in the US Southeast or the Gulf region will feel right at home.
By Public Transit: The Trinity Railway Express (TRE) connects Dallas Union Station and Fort Worth Central Station, stopping near the stadium area at the CentrePort/DFW Airport station, with shuttle buses to the venue on event days. Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) also operates matchday bus shuttles from central Dallas stations.
By Car: AT&T Stadium has over 20,000 parking spaces on-site, sold as part of event parking packages. Prices are significant on major event days. Driving from central Dallas takes 20–40 minutes via I-30; from Fort Worth via I-30 West, approximately 20 minutes. Texas heat makes parking lots genuinely uncomfortable in June — hydrate accordingly.
By Rideshare: Uber and Lyft are fully operational. Dedicated event-day pickup/dropoff zones are located on the north and south sides of the stadium. Surge pricing is common around major events.
Six Flags Over Texas & Hurricane Harbor: Adjacent to the stadium, making Arlington a full entertainment district for families. The theme park is a short walk from the gates.
Gleneagles Country Club and Texas Golf: Dallas-Fort Worth is one of the world's great golf destinations, with dozens of championship courses within 30 minutes of the stadium.
Downtown Dallas: 25 minutes west on I-30. The Arts District, Deep Ellum's music scene, Klyde Warren Park, and the historic Dealey Plaza are all accessible for a pre- or post-match day trip.
Fort Worth Stockyards: 30 minutes northwest — authentic Texas cowboy culture, saloons, and the famous cattle drive down Exchange Avenue.
Jerry Jones built the Dallas Cowboys into America's Team, and AT&T Stadium is the physical manifestation of that ambition. The stadium regularly hosts the NFL's marquee events — playoff games, Super Bowl watch parties, the annual Draft — and it brings the same showmanship to the World Cup. The Texas heat, the Cowboys culture, and the sheer scale of the venue create an atmosphere unlike anything in world football: part NFL spectacle, part Mexican passion, part Southern hospitality.
The Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex's demographics make it a natural World Cup host. The region's Hispanic population — predominantly Mexican in heritage — means that matches featuring El Tri or any CONCACAF team will feel like home games. The Mexican fan culture in Dallas is legendary, and the city's love for football runs deep. AT&T Stadium has hosted international football friendlies, Copa América matches, and will bring all of that energy to the 2026 World Cup.
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