Some point out World Cup is in Arlington, not Dallas.
There’s just one problem. AT&T Stadium, the chosen host site, is most definitely not in Dallas. It’s in Arlington, as many on social media were quick to point out after’s FIFA’s announcement Thursday afternoon.“It’s Arlington getting the actual game. Not Dallas,” another complained. “So disrespectful.”The bid to host World Cup matches, organized by North Texas civic and business leaders, was presented as Dallas 2026.
Still, Arlington is long accustomed to being overlooked — or at least not getting its due credit. After all, it’s the Dallas Cowboys, not the Arlington Cowboys, despite the fact that they, too, play at AT&T Stadium.Well, yes, say plenty of Arlington residents. Smack dab in the middle of Dallas-Fort Worth, Arlington’s population is closing in on 400,000, far less than Dallas’ 1.3 million and Fort Worth’s 900,000, but hardly a suburb.“We love our city, and we would certainly love to have our name attached,” Ross told. “But as mayor, I’m just happy this event will be in Arlington. This has been a regional effort, and the entire region is going to benefit from this.
. Sarah Bahari is a freelance writer covering Arlington, Irving and Grand Prairie. She previously worked as a features writer for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, where she covered a little of everything. Email her tips at [email protected].
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