Dallas Mayor Eric L. Johnson Statement on FIFA World Cup 2026 Announcement

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Dallas Mayor Eric L. Johnson Statement on FIFA World Cup 2026 Announcement

Dallas Mayor Eric L. Johnson released the following statement Sunday regarding FIFA's announcement about Dallas hosting nine matches, including a semifinal, in the FIFA World Cup 2026:

“Dallas is the perfect city to host these nine major FIFA World Cup matches, including a semi-final, and is ready to showcase both our passion for football and our hospitality on the world stage. Dallas is the best sports city in the United States, and we have worked tirelessly to make Dallas a truly international city. FIFA’s decision affirms the fact that Dallas has arrived on the world stage, and we are ready to welcome football fans from all over the world to Big D.”

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