Dallas Architecture Forum Panel: North Texas and The World Cup

North Texas and The World Cup
(1994 and 2026)

Panel Discussion
Free and Open to the Public

Dallas hosted part of the 1994 World Cup, which increased awareness of soccer, both in Dallas and across the US. The 1994 Cup was also one of the most financially successful World Cups in history. The games were very well-attended at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, increasing enthusiasm for soccer in the North Texas community and resulting in the formation of FC Dallas and the National Soccer Hall of Fame in Frisco.

Thirty two years later, the World Cup is coming back to North Texas. Nine matches will be played here. Much has changed in North Texas over these three decades, including major growth in population and the building of the AT&T Stadium. Join us for this informative and important Panel Discussion about North Texas and the World Cup.

Attendees will hear from Trey Yelverton, City Manager of Arlington, and Monica Paul, President of the North Texas FIFA Committee. They will discuss the planning that is being done in North Texas to welcome international teams and crowds. What lasting effects will this event have on the future of North Texas and the economy? How will the tournament affect interest in Soccer and other Sports in the community? How will the North Texas infrastructure be tested during this time and what are lessons to be learned for future growth?

AIA CES Credit Available