Practical planning for international fans coming to Dallas and Houston — where to stay, how to move around, and what to do before match day.
Start here. Pick your country for a personalized guide, then lock your city — Dallas or Houston — so every plan that follows actually makes sense.
This is where fans lose the most money. Find where to stay close to your stadium, and how to actually move around Dallas and Houston without the chaos.
Find food spots loved by your nation's fans or go deep on Texas BBQ, Tex-Mex, and local staples. Eat well before match day, not regrettably.
Ticketing, logistics, and city plans move. Save your spot for fresh updates instead of finding out late and hating life.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off June 11 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. International fans from across the globe will descend on Texas — make sure you're ready.
Until June 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CT · Kickoff
1.5 million fans are expected to land in Texas for 16 World Cup matches across Dallas and Houston. Most have never been. Texas Fan Guide gives you the practical, nation-specific information you actually need — before and during match day.
Know exactly where to stay, how to get around, and which parts of Dallas and Houston actually matter for your match day — not just the tourist spots.
Select your country and get a guide built around your team's schedule, your fans' meeting spots, and tips that make sense for where you're coming from.
Transport timing, stadium gates, heat warnings, emergency contacts — the details that separate a great trip from a stressful one when it counts most.
Match-day guides, city updates, ticketing changes, hotel advice, and nation-specific drops — direct to your inbox when it matters.