Sweden, Netherlands to Play in Dallas, Houston

0:00Sweden just locked in the final spot for Dallas' groupstays matches at the 2026 World Cup, beating Poland 3-2 in a tense UEFA. Playoff to join Group F, they'll face Japan on June 25th at AT&T Stadium, wrapping up the lineup for North Texas' five big group games. That means fans now have the full picture, with heavy hitters like Argentina, England, and the Netherlands rolling into town for clashes on dates from June 14th through June 27th. AT&T, or Dallas Stadium for the tournament, will host nine matches total, including knockout rounds up to a semi-final on July 14th. Local soccer heads are buzzing, especially since Sweden setting up their main base camp at FC Dallas Stadium in Frisco. That's their daily training spot throughout the whole event, turning North Texas into a real hub for the world's biggest soccer party. On top of the Dallas game, Sweden hits NRG Stadium in Houston, known as Houston Stadium then, for a June 20th matchup against the Netherlands, giving Texas two cracks at the European squad early on.

1:04With everything set, organizers are full steam ahead on transport, fanzones, and game day vibes, gearing up North Texas to host the largest World Cup. That wraps Dallas News Today, brought to you with AI. I'm Corey with The Story.