Japanese fans clean Dallas Stadium after World Cup opener against Netherlands
Following a 2-2 World Cup draw against the Netherlands, Japanese soccer fans continued their viral post-match tradition by cleaning up trash at Dallas Stadium.
Following a 2-2 World Cup draw against the Netherlands, Japanese soccer fans continued their viral post-match tradition by cleaning up trash at Dallas Stadium.
Dutch, Japanese fans pack Dallas Stadium for World Cup draw
Fans of the Netherlands and Japan packed Dallas Stadium to capacity for a 2-2 draw in the first World Cup match in North Texas in over 30 years. FOX 4 was on the scene to capture the atmosphere during the match.
Fans of the Netherlands and Japan packed Dallas Stadium to capacity for a 2-2 draw in the first World Cup match in North Texas in over 30 years. FOX 4 was on the scene to capture the atmosphere during the match.
Netherlands vs. Japan match at Dallas Stadium ends in draw
World Cup Dallas Live: Follow live updates, stadium traffic, and DFW storm tracking as Japan faces the Netherlands in the historic first match at Dallas Stadium.
World Cup Dallas Live: Follow live updates, stadium traffic, and DFW storm tracking as Japan faces the Netherlands in the historic first match at Dallas Stadium.
Japan ties it late vs. Netherlands at Dallas Stadium
Fans at FIFA Fan Festival Dallas were ecstatic when Japan tied their match against the Netherlands in the 88th minute.
Fans at FIFA Fan Festival Dallas were ecstatic when Japan tied their match against the Netherlands in the 88th minute.
Netherlands quickly strikes back vs. Japan; fans react
Just seven minutes after Japan tied their match against the Netherlands, the Dutch struck in the 64th minute to go up 2-1. Fans at FIFA Fan Festival Dallas were loving it.
Just seven minutes after Japan tied their match against the Netherlands, the Dutch struck in the 64th minute to go up 2-1. Fans at FIFA Fan Festival Dallas were loving it.
FIFA Fan Festival Dallas erupts as Japan ties match
Fans watching the Netherlands vs. Japan game at FIFA Fan Festival Dallas erupted with Keito Nakamura tied the match at 1-1 in the 57th minute.
Fans watching the Netherlands vs. Japan game at FIFA Fan Festival Dallas erupted with Keito Nakamura tied the match at 1-1 in the 57th minute.
Dallas soccer fans react to first Netherlands goal
The Netherlands struck first in their match against Japan, with Virgil van Dijk scoring a goal in the 51st minute to put the Dutch up 1-0. Fans at FIFA Fan Festival Dallas reacted to the goal.
The Netherlands struck first in their match against Japan, with Virgil van Dijk scoring a goal in the 51st minute to put the Dutch up 1-0. Fans at FIFA Fan Festival Dallas reacted to the goal.
Japan vs. Netherlands halftime reaction
FOX 4's Steven Dial and Jeff Kolb react to a scoreless first half between the Netherlands and Japan at Dallas Stadium.
FOX 4's Steven Dial and Jeff Kolb react to a scoreless first half between the Netherlands and Japan at Dallas Stadium.
World Cup reporters hit by sprinklers on the field
FOX 4's Steven Dial and Jeff Kolb got a little wet while reporting live from inside Dallas Stadium ahead of the first match between the Netherlands and Japan. A live grass field was grown inside the stadium specifically for these matches.
FOX 4's Steven Dial and Jeff Kolb got a little wet while reporting live from inside Dallas Stadium ahead of the first match between the Netherlands and Japan. A live grass field was grown inside the stadium specifically for these matches.
FULL: Netherlands fans march to Dallas Stadium
SKY 4 follows the Netherlands fans as they march through the Arlington Entertainment District to Dallas Stadium for the team's first World Cup match against Japan.
SKY 4 follows the Netherlands fans as they march through the Arlington Entertainment District to Dallas Stadium for the team's first World Cup match against Japan.
Japanese fans make their way to Dallas Stadium
Fans from all over the globe will try to find their way to the game on Sunday. Buses and trains are a key part of the transportation plan. FOX 4's Lori Brown met up with fans from both the Netherlands and Japan at CentrePort Station in Fort Worth, where operations are running at full capacity.
Fans from all over the globe will try to find their way to the game on Sunday. Buses and trains are a key part of the transportation plan. FOX 4's Lori Brown met up with fans from both the Netherlands and Japan at CentrePort Station in Fort Worth, where operations are running at full capacity.
These World Cup referees have ties to Texas
Texas has quietly become a pipeline for some of the world’s top soccer referees, a connection that will come into sharper focus as the FIFA World Cup returns to the United States in 2026, with Dallas and Houston set to host multiple matches.
Texas has quietly become a pipeline for some of the world’s top soccer referees, a connection that will come into sharper focus as the FIFA World Cup returns to the United States in 2026, with Dallas and Houston set to host multiple matches.
First Texas World Cup games happen today
The first matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be played in Texas happen Sunday.
The first matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be played in Texas happen Sunday.
Sea of orange outside Dallas Stadium
Netherlands fans party near Dallas Stadium ahead of the team's first World Cup match against Japan on Sunday.
Netherlands fans party near Dallas Stadium ahead of the team's first World Cup match against Japan on Sunday.
Netherlands fans party ahead of World Cup match
Netherlands fans have packed areas around Dallas Stadium in Arlington ahead of the game against Japan. FOX 4's Payton May talked with several fans ahead of their famous march.
Netherlands fans have packed areas around Dallas Stadium in Arlington ahead of the game against Japan. FOX 4's Payton May talked with several fans ahead of their famous march.
World Cup: Japan-Netherlands fans hop on bus to stadium
World Cup action is about to get underway in North Texas. Japan and The Netherlands will kickoff at 3 pm. Fans at CentrePort Station head toward Dallas Stadium.
World Cup action is about to get underway in North Texas. Japan and The Netherlands will kickoff at 3 pm. Fans at CentrePort Station head toward Dallas Stadium.
Public transportation to game expected to take 1.5 hours
Fans from all over the globe will try to find their way to the game today. Here's what to expect as you make your way to Arlington.
Fans from all over the globe will try to find their way to the game today. Here's what to expect as you make your way to Arlington.
Dallas Weather: Storms to impact World Cup watch parties across the Metroplex
Heavy rain and scattered Sunday storms threaten to impact fans traveling to the Netherlands vs. Japan World Cup match at Dallas Stadium.
Heavy rain and scattered Sunday storms threaten to impact fans traveling to the Netherlands vs. Japan World Cup match at Dallas Stadium.
How to watch today’s World Cup matches: Sunday, June 14
It's day four of the FIFA World Cup with four matches taking place! Côte d'Ivoire takes on Ecuador, Germany takes on Curaçao, the Netherlands takes on Japan and Sweden takes on Tunisia.
It's day four of the FIFA World Cup with four matches taking place! Côte d'Ivoire takes on Ecuador, Germany takes on Curaçao, the Netherlands takes on Japan and Sweden takes on Tunisia.
Samurai Blue faithful show up to watch Japan's team
Practice at Southern Methodist University may have been closed Saturday, but that didn't stop fans of Japan's national team, the Samurai Blue, from showing up.
Practice at Southern Methodist University may have been closed Saturday, but that didn't stop fans of Japan's national team, the Samurai Blue, from showing up.