World Cup Fever: Superfans, Security, and Global Stories | Futbol HQ
World Cup excitement hits new heights on Futbol HQ. From a superfan willing to sell his home for the ultimate soccer experience to cities ramping up security and preparations, we take you inside the countdown to 2026.
World Cup excitement hits new heights on Futbol HQ. From a superfan willing to sell his home for the ultimate soccer experience to cities ramping up security and preparations, we take you inside the countdown to 2026.
Dallas Arboretum honors Dutch national soccer team
The Dallas Arboretum imports hundreds of thousands of tulips from Amsterdam every year, and will pay tribute to the Dutch national soccer team when they play in North Texas. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more.
The Dallas Arboretum imports hundreds of thousands of tulips from Amsterdam every year, and will pay tribute to the Dutch national soccer team when they play in North Texas. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more.
FIFA World Cup: Dallas Arboretum pays tribute to Dutch team with flower displays
The Dallas Arboretum is using its unique connection to the Netherlands to pay tribute to their soccer team when they play in Arlington during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Dallas Arboretum is using its unique connection to the Netherlands to pay tribute to their soccer team when they play in Arlington during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Dallas leaders unveil transportation plans for World Cup
North Texas officials say they're prepared to help over a million people travel to World Cup matches this summer.
North Texas officials say they're prepared to help over a million people travel to World Cup matches this summer.
Public transit plans for World Cup in Dallas revealed
Visitors and residents will have a variety of ways to get to Dallas Stadium this summer for the FIFA World Cup, but it might include some walking. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.
Visitors and residents will have a variety of ways to get to Dallas Stadium this summer for the FIFA World Cup, but it might include some walking. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more.
Mansfield ready to host Czechia during World Cup
The City of Mansfield will be the home base camp for Czechia after they qualified for the World Cup this week. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more on what the city is doing to prepare for their European visitors.
The City of Mansfield will be the home base camp for Czechia after they qualified for the World Cup this week. FOX 4's Peyton Yager has more on what the city is doing to prepare for their European visitors.
Fans react to Japan's historic win over England
Japan made history this week, beating England for the first time. It's momentum that Japanese fans hope to ride on this summer in Dallas.
Japan made history this week, beating England for the first time. It's momentum that Japanese fans hope to ride on this summer in Dallas.
FIFA World Cup: Team Japan hopes to carry spring momentum into summer success
Japan's “Samurai Blue" national soccer team is hoping recent momentum in international friendlies will carry into summer success when they play in Dallas during this year's FIFA World Cup.
Japan's “Samurai Blue" national soccer team is hoping recent momentum in international friendlies will carry into summer success when they play in Dallas during this year's FIFA World Cup.
2026 World Cup tickets: Final sales window open; Resale starts April 2
Soccer fans who still need seats for the FIFA World Cup have one more chance to grab their tickets for this summer’s tournament.
Soccer fans who still need seats for the FIFA World Cup have one more chance to grab their tickets for this summer’s tournament.
Mansfield, Frisco stadiums selected as World Cup base camps
Czechia and Sweden will use North Texas as their home base during the World Cup, with teams training at the new Texas Health Mansfield Stadium and Toyota Stadium in Frisco.
Czechia and Sweden will use North Texas as their home base during the World Cup, with teams training at the new Texas Health Mansfield Stadium and Toyota Stadium in Frisco.
Who will win the 2026 World Cup? Spain leads early Polymarket predictions as all 48 teams are set
With all 48 World Cup teams now confirmed, early prediction markets show Spain as the favorite to win the 2026 tournament, according to data from Polymarket.
With all 48 World Cup teams now confirmed, early prediction markets show Spain as the favorite to win the 2026 tournament, according to data from Polymarket.
2026 FIFA World Cup spots finalized; Sweden makes it
The last round of playoffs are complete and we have an official picture for the World Cup! Here's everything you need to know about the teams competing.
The last round of playoffs are complete and we have an official picture for the World Cup! Here's everything you need to know about the teams competing.
All 48 teams in 2026 FIFA World Cup confirmed: See the full list of nations coming the tournament
The full field for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is set, with 48 teams confirmed for the first expanded tournament in history.
The full field for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is set, with 48 teams confirmed for the first expanded tournament in history.
Mansfield Stadium to host Czechia national team for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Czechia has secured its place in the 2026 World Cup after defeating Denmark in a penalty shootout and will establish its official tournament training headquarters at Mansfield Stadium.
Czechia has secured its place in the 2026 World Cup after defeating Denmark in a penalty shootout and will establish its official tournament training headquarters at Mansfield Stadium.
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.