Dallas Cup: Cultivating the Beautiful Game

For more than 45 years, Dallas Cup has helped grow the game in North Texas, welcoming teams from around the world and showcasing the region's passion for soccer. The arrival of FIFA World Cup 26™ is another milestone in that journey and an opportunity for North Texas to share that passion with a global audience.

"We've always believed North Texas is one of the great soccer communities in the world," Filo said. "The work of Monica Paul, the Hunt and Jones families, the North Texas FIFA World Cup Organizing Committee, our local cities, and countless others has made this moment possible. We're excited to welcome fans from around the world and celebrate the game together next summer."

A Regional Effort

The successful World Cup bid was made possible through years of collaboration across North Texas. Dallas Cup is proud to recognize the individuals and organizations whose leadership helped bring FIFA World Cup 26™ to the region:

Monica Paul – As Executive Director of the Dallas Sports Commission, Paul played a leading role in coordinating and advancing the North Texas bid effort.

Dan Hunt and the Hunt Family – Longtime leaders in the growth of soccer in North Texas and across the United States, the Hunt family's commitment to the game helped position the region for this opportunity.

Jerry Jones and the Jones Family – Through their support of major sporting events and the world-class venue at AT&T Stadium, the Jones family played an important role in showcasing North Texas on the global stage.

North Texas FIFA World Cup Organizing Committee and Dallas Sports Commission – The organizations responsible for guiding the bid process and coordinating efforts across the region.

The Cities of North Texas – The cooperation and support of Dallas, Arlington, Frisco, Fort Worth, and neighboring communities helped demonstrate the region's ability to host one of the world's premier sporting events. Dallas Cup wishes the very best to the organizers, volunteers, host cities, and fans who will help make the tournament a memorable experience. We are particularly excited to see so many former Dallas Cup players take the field across North America, a reminder of the generations of talent that have come through our tournament. We look forward to cheering them on and celebrating the game that brings us all together.