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The Dallas Sports Commission estimates the 2026 World Cup will generate an economic boost of $1.5 billion to over $2 billion for the North Texas area.
Dan Hunt believes the 2026 World Cup will achieve its projected economic impact of $1.5 billion to $2 billion for the Dallas area.
The average visitor for the World Cup stays for just under 10 days, compared to less than 3 days for a Super Bowl.
Dallas will host 9 games during the 2026 World Cup.
FIFA estimates that Dallas Stadium, formerly known as AT&T Stadium, will hold more than 90,000 people for World Cup games.
The pitch at AT&T Stadium is being raised by 4 to 5 feet for the World Cup, which will reduce the total number of available seats.
Dan Hunt estimates that between 700,000 and 800,000 tickets will be available for the World Cup games in Dallas.
Dan Hunt predicts that all World Cup games held in Dallas will sell out.
In response to criticism over high prices, FIFA repriced some World Cup tickets to make them cheaper.
Dan Hunt's personal financial investment as a hometown supporter for the Dallas World Cup is a multi-million dollar amount.
The Fan Fest at Fair Park for the 2026 World Cup is expected to host 35,000 people per day.
The International Broadcast Center for the 2026 World Cup will be located at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas and will broadcast to almost 200 countries.