Biography
Dallas will host 6 World Cup matches at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Known as Americas Team stadium, it is the largest domed stadium in the world with retractable roof and 80,000 capacity. The Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex has the fastest growing Hispanic population in the USA making it an ideal host for the World Cup. The stadium hosted Copa America 2016 matches.
Trophies & Honours
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World Cup Group Stage x4
2026 · June 2026
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World Cup Round of 32 x2
2026 · June 2026
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Super Bowl XLV
2011 · Green Bay Packers
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Copa America 2016 matches
2016 · Various
The Venue
AT&T Stadium
World Cup 2026 · USA
AT&T Stadium is one of the most impressive sports venues in the world. Its retractable roof, massive video board and 80,000 capacity make it ideal for the World Cup.
Career Stats
6
Club Matches
TBD
Goals per Game
N/A
Club Assists
6
National Team Matches
TBD
National Team Goals
TBD
Goals per Game (NT)
Largest Domed Stadium
Market Value
Career Timeline
2009
AT&T Stadium
Stadium opened - immediately became one of Americas most iconic venues
2011
Super Bowl
Hosted Super Bowl XLV
2016
Copa America
Hosted Copa America Centenario matches
2026
World Cup
Hosts 6 World Cup matches
Best Matches
Copa Americavs USA vs Colombia0-22016-06-11
First major football match at AT&T Stadium. 90,000 fans.
Group Stagevs TBD vs TBDTBD2026-06-15
World Cup group stage in Dallas.
Records & Milestones
★
Largest domed stadium in the world (80,000)
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Largest high-definition video screen in the world at opening (2009)
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Host of Super Bowl XLV
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DFW has fastest growing Hispanic population in USA
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Copa America 2016 host
Characteristics
AT&T Stadium is famous for its retractable roof, massive video board and pure Texas scale. Everything is bigger in Texas and the stadium delivers on that promise with world-class facilities and an unforgettable atmosphere.
Strengths
✓Massive capacity
✓Retractable roof
✓World-class facilities
✓Growing football market
✓Central USA location
Weaknesses
✕Very hot in June (38C+)
✕Located in Arlington not Dallas
✕American football first culture
Did You Know?
01
AT&T Stadium cost 1.3 billion USD to build and featured the largest high-definition video board in the world when it opened in 2009.
02
The Dallas-Fort Worth area has added over 800,000 Hispanic residents in the last decade - the fastest growing Latin community in the USA.
03
AT&T Stadium has a retractable roof allowing it to be open or closed depending on weather - crucial for Texas summer temperatures that regularly exceed 38C.
04
FC Dallas plays in the MLS and regularly draws crowds from the large Mexican-American community in the Dallas area.
05
The stadium hosted Copa America Centenario in 2016 - giving it previous experience of hosting major international football tournaments.
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