Looking back at how hot it was the last time North Texas hosted World Cup games

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 6/3 3:04A Dorany Pineda, Noah Trister | Th

Heat has long been an issue at World Cups. The 2022 Qatar tournament was played later in the year because of it. Last year s Club World Cup experienced a heat wave that sent temperatures soaring into the 90s F and above in many areas. Following...

Putting a bookmark on Arlington's 150th anniversary

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 6/2 2:08A Laura Harris

Young readers across Arlington are invited to get a limited-edition bookmark celebrating the city s 150th anniversary. The bookmark designs are courtesy of sixth-grade students in the area and are available for pickup, for free, at all seven...

Lionel Messi is in Argentina's World Cup squad as coach calms injury fears

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 6/1 3:26A DÉBORA REY | The Associated Pres

BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Amid a worrying rash of injuries , Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni sought to dispel doubts by confirming that most of the reigning world champions, including captain Lionel Messi, will be part of the squad that will seek a...

Dallas Wings open Commissioner's Cup play hosting Seattle tonight

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 6/1 2:52A Charles Nichelson

The Dallas Wings (5-3) are hosting the Seattle Storm (3-6) tonight at the College Park Center in Arlington at 7 p.m. The game will air nationally on USA Network. A win for Dallas would mark the team’s best start to a regular season since the...

FC Dallas defender added to Swedish Men's National Team World Cup roster

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 6/1 1:55A Charles Nichelson

FC Dallas defender Herman Johansson was selected to represent Sweden at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Johansson’s selection marks the first time in franchise history that FC Dallas has had three active players...

Teen boys reportedly lured into Arlington park, leads to stabbing

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 5/29 4:51A Laura Harris

Two teenage boys told officers they were lured to an Arlington park on Wednesday night when masked suspects attacked them. Officers said around 11:10 p.m. on Wednesday night, they responded to Brantley Hinshaw Park in the 2100 block of Overbrook...

AT&T Stadium temporarily changes its name for World Cup

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 5/27 8:01A Charles Nichelson and NBC New Yo

We re seeing big changes at AT&T Stadium in Arlington in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which starts Thursday, June 11. The famous stadium is changing its name to Dallas Stadium. Work has...

Dallas Wings take on reigning WNBA champs to wrap up first month of season

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 5/27 3:14A Charles Nichelson

The Dallas Wings and their young stars, Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers, are off to their best start since 2023. Thursday night brings the biggest test of the season, so far, when they host the reigning WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces and the reigning...

Messi joins high-profile World Cup injury concerns weeks before games in Texas

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 5/26 2:37A The Associated Press and Charles

Injuries to some of soccer’s star players are mounting ahead of next month’s World Cup, with Lionel Messi joining a list of concerns that already included Lamine Yamal. Messi left the field after reaching toward his left hamstring in a game for...

FIFA will put up curtains at AT&T Stadium for a World Cup match

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 5/22 3:13A Joseph Hoyt, Staff Writer | The

Curtains at AT&T Stadium are a topic in the news yet again. FIFA will use the curtains for the June 25th World Cup match between Japan and Sweden, a person familiar with the organization s thinking told The Dallas Morning News. Kickoff is...

Dallas Wings try to end losing streak in first game on Peacock

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 5/18 2:13A Charles Nichelson

The Dallas Wings first Peacock game is tonight at 7 p.m., Monday, May 18, against the Washington Mystics (2-1) at the College Park Center in Arlington. The Wings are 1-2 after losing games to Atlanta and Minnesota last week. First-year head coach...

FC Dallas' Don Deedson Louicius named to Haiti's National Team World Cup roster

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 5/15 7:53A Charles Nichelson

FC Dallas’ Don Deedson Louicius has been selected to represent the Haitian men’s national team in its first FIFA World Cup appearance since 1974 . Deedson’s selection marks the first time in franchise history Dallas has active players represented...

Things to do in DFW this weekend: May 15-17

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 5/14 9:58A Lucy Ladis

Spring has sprung, and there is plenty to do around North Texas this weekend. From new art exhibits to musical entertainment, here s what is going on in DFW the weekend of May 15-17. Black Photojournalism The Amon Carter Museum of American Art in...

Free World Cup Fan Fest tickets available Friday, other activities unveiled

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 5/14 7:21A Laura Harris

FIFA World Cup fans will have a chance to participate in the fun, for free, when the international tournament comes to North Texas in the summer. The North Texas FWC Organizing Committee said the Fan...

Meet the 8 teams playing 2026 World Cup Group Stage games at ‘Dallas' Stadium

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 5/14 3:49A Charles Nichelson

The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins June 11, kicking off a month-long worldwide sporting event in North Texas. AT&T Stadium in Arlington, which will be renamed Dallas Stadium to comply with FIFA policy...