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Dallas eyes bigger role in 2026 FIFA World Cup
North Texas' role in the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup continues to expand. Why it matters: The global sporting event is expected to infuse $2 billion into the region's economy, per the DMN. Driving the news: The Dallas Sports Commission updated a Dallas City Council committee last week on plans for the World Cup.
Dallas approves $15 million in upgrades to host broadcast feed for 2026 FIFA World Cup
FIFA still hasn’t announced what city will host the tournament’s International Broadcast Center, but Dallas officials say an agreement is being finalized
Dallas approves $15 million spending to serve as media hub for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The Dallas City Council voted Wednesday to approve a contract which includes a $15 million upgrade to the convention center.
Dallas approves $15 million in convention center upgrades so city can host World Cup broadcasting center – if awarded
Events from the World Cup (including the IBC and FIFA Fan Festival) are expected to generate $2 billion in economic revenue, FIFA officials said.
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Can Dallas score World Cup broadcast hub with old convention center?
Dallas is close to securing the International Broadcast Center for the 2026 World Cup. For this purpose, the City Council will vote next week to spend
Dallas convention center will host thousands of journalists covering 2026 FIFA World Cup
The Dallas City Council finalized a deal to turn the convention center into a official broadcast center for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
New Dallas Convention Center for FIFA World Cup
The city council is preparing to vote to approve a $15 million agreement for renovations at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. But, Dallas is also planning to build an entirely new convention center that is not set to be complete until 2028.
Dallas City Council approves funds for hosting 2026 FIFA World Cup International Broadcast Center
The Dallas City Council unanimously approved a $15 million agreement on Wednesday to renovate the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center in Downtown Dallas for the IBC.
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FIFA World Cup projected to bring $2 billion to North Texas. Here's what it means to the region
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Dallas moves step closer to securing 2026 World Cup broadcast center
An estimated 2,000 broadcasters will work out of the International Broadcast Center during the 2026 World Cup, filling up hotel rooms and providing restaurants with patrons.
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Dallas convention center could become FIFA World Cup ‘International Broadcast Center’ in 2026
The Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center could house around 2,000 journalists coming to Dallas to cover the 2026 FIFA ...
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Dallas eyes bigger role for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Catch up quick: The 2026 World Cup will take place June 11-July 19, 2026, and 16 cities across the U.S., Canada and Mexico ...