Sweden clinches 2026 World Cup spot, will play in Arlington
Sweden has officially joined the 2026 World Cup lineup in Dallas after defeating Poland in a playoff, finalizing the city's schedule of nine matches and designating Frisco as the team's primary training base.
Sweden has officially joined the 2026 World Cup lineup in Dallas after defeating Poland in a playoff, finalizing the city's schedule of nine matches and designating Frisco as the team's primary training base.
Fort Worth violent crime reduction initiative expands ahead of World Cup
Project Safe Neighborhoods phase two targets gangs and drug trafficking along the I-35W corridor in Tarrant County to improve public safety before the FIFA World Cup matches begin in North Texas this June.
Project Safe Neighborhoods phase two targets gangs and drug trafficking along the I-35W corridor in Tarrant County to improve public safety before the FIFA World Cup matches begin in North Texas this June.
Rare Lionel Messi cards up for auction
The FIFA World Cup kicks off in June. Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, is one of the biggest draws in the tournament. He is widely considered the best soccer player in the game. Heritage Auctions has a spring sports card auction that includes six Messi cards.
The FIFA World Cup kicks off in June. Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, is one of the biggest draws in the tournament. He is widely considered the best soccer player in the game. Heritage Auctions has a spring sports card auction that includes six Messi cards.
2026 Dallas Cup kicks off at Cotton Bowl, featuring future World Cup stars
The Dallas Cup kicked off at the Cotton Bowl with youth soccer players from over 30 countries gathering in North Texas to compete in the prestigious international tournament.
The Dallas Cup kicked off at the Cotton Bowl with youth soccer players from over 30 countries gathering in North Texas to compete in the prestigious international tournament.
Texan living in Japan traveling to Dallas for World Cup
A former Texas resident who has been living in Japan will be traveling back to the Lone Star State to watch his favorite team, Japan's Samurai Blue, in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more.
A former Texas resident who has been living in Japan will be traveling back to the Lone Star State to watch his favorite team, Japan's Samurai Blue, in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more.
FIFA World Cup: Japan’s national team known as ‘Samurai Blue’
A lifelong fan and Texas native living in Tokyo will travel to Arlington this summer for the FIFA World Cup as Japan’s Samurai Blue faces the Netherlands at AT&T Stadium in North Texas.
A lifelong fan and Texas native living in Tokyo will travel to Arlington this summer for the FIFA World Cup as Japan’s Samurai Blue faces the Netherlands at AT&T Stadium in North Texas.
Dutch fans prepare for Orange Legion to invade North Texas
A local North Texas deli has deep ties to the Netherlands, and is preparing for plenty of Dutch fans to come to Dallas for this summer's World Cup. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more.
A local North Texas deli has deep ties to the Netherlands, and is preparing for plenty of Dutch fans to come to Dallas for this summer's World Cup. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more.
FIFA World Cup: Local Dutch restaurant prepares for influx of Netherlands fans
Though the Netherlands' national soccer team only plays one World Cup match in North Texas, local fans are gearing up for the Orange Legion to invade this summer.
Though the Netherlands' national soccer team only plays one World Cup match in North Texas, local fans are gearing up for the Orange Legion to invade this summer.
World Cup 2026: Dallas Police receive large federal grant
The Dallas Police Department will receive more than $20 million in a federal grant to be put towards security for the upcoming FIFA World Cup. FOX 4's Alex Boyer has more.
The Dallas Police Department will receive more than $20 million in a federal grant to be put towards security for the upcoming FIFA World Cup. FOX 4's Alex Boyer has more.
2026 FIFA World Cup tickets to go on sale on first-come first-serve basis
FIFA is launching their final, first-come, first-served ticket sales phase on April 1 for the 2026 World Cup. It includes a new seat-selection map and an official resale marketplace.
FIFA is launching their final, first-come, first-served ticket sales phase on April 1 for the 2026 World Cup. It includes a new seat-selection map and an official resale marketplace.
Texas awards $116M in public safety grants for 2026 FIFA World Cup security
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has awarded $116 million in public safety grants to host cities to bolster security, equipment, and emergency coordination ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has awarded $116 million in public safety grants to host cities to bolster security, equipment, and emergency coordination ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
Dallas police to use $22M federal grant for World Cup staffing and equipment
The Dallas Police Department is getting a funding boost to help with the huge task of ensuring the safety of hundreds of thousands of international visitors for this year’s World Cup.
The Dallas Police Department is getting a funding boost to help with the huge task of ensuring the safety of hundreds of thousands of international visitors for this year’s World Cup.
World Cup: 16 UEFA teams to participate in play-off tournament for four World Cup spots
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) will hold its second round play-off to determine the final four teams that will compete for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) will hold its second round play-off to determine the final four teams that will compete for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
World Cup 2026 International Playoff tournament: 6 nations to face off for two World Cup berths
Two spots in the World Cup are on the line when six teams from around the world face off in the International Playoff tournament that starts Thursday.
Two spots in the World Cup are on the line when six teams from around the world face off in the International Playoff tournament that starts Thursday.
FIFA World Cup: Fans of the Netherlands to bring orange double-decker bus to Texas
Dutch soccer fans in their orange gear and iconic double-decker bus are heading to Texas for the 2026 World Cup, starting their journey in Galveston and then stopping in North Texas before hopefully winning their first championship title.
Dutch soccer fans in their orange gear and iconic double-decker bus are heading to Texas for the 2026 World Cup, starting their journey in Galveston and then stopping in North Texas before hopefully winning their first championship title.
Messi Mania, World Cup Matchups, and World Cup Prep | Futbol HQ
We go inside a new immersive Lionel Messi experience, break down a must-watch Brazil vs. Morocco matchup, and visit Kansas City as World Cup base camps take shape. Plus, a look at how the game is growing through community-driven events.
We go inside a new immersive Lionel Messi experience, break down a must-watch Brazil vs. Morocco matchup, and visit Kansas City as World Cup base camps take shape. Plus, a look at how the game is growing through community-driven events.
Extremists could target World Cup, intelligence officials warn as security funding stalls
U.S. intelligence officials are warning of heightened risks for terror attacks and civil unrest during the World Cup.
U.S. intelligence officials are warning of heightened risks for terror attacks and civil unrest during the World Cup.
FIFA World Cup: Croatia fever gets ready to descend upon North Texas
FOX 4's Alex Boyer talked to an expert on what to expect from the 2018 runner-ups in this year's FIFA World Cup.
FOX 4's Alex Boyer talked to an expert on what to expect from the 2018 runner-ups in this year's FIFA World Cup.
Iran wants to move its World Cup matches from US to Mexico
Some Iranian officials are considering moving its matches out of the United States, but FIFA says it is in regular contact with the Iran soccer federation and it is not changing the match schedule announced last year.
Some Iranian officials are considering moving its matches out of the United States, but FIFA says it is in regular contact with the Iran soccer federation and it is not changing the match schedule announced last year.
Deep Ellum upgrades safety ahead of World Cup
Deep Ellum leaders are making big upgrades to safety and security in the entertainment district ahead of expected crowds for the World Cup. FOX 4's Alex Boyer has more.
Deep Ellum leaders are making big upgrades to safety and security in the entertainment district ahead of expected crowds for the World Cup. FOX 4's Alex Boyer has more.