Czechia, Sweden Teams, Fans To Call North Texas Home During World Cup

North Texas will host nine World Cup matches, the most of any host area, including a semifinal and at least two matches featuring Argentina.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 1:39pm

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North Texas soccer fans got a clearer sense of World Cup base camp plans and group-stage match schedules on Tuesday. Sweden will play Japan on June 25 at Dallas Stadium, while Czechia will stay in Fort Worth and train in Mansfield. North Texas is set to host nine matches during the 39-day World Cup tournament, the most of any host area.

Why it matters

The World Cup is one of the biggest sporting events in the world, and North Texas securing a significant number of matches and training facilities for top teams is a major coup for the region. It will bring an influx of international fans, media attention, and economic activity to the area.

The details

Sweden overcame Poland in a 3-2 thriller in Stockholm to earn the Group F berth and will now play Japan in Arlington. They will train at Toyota Stadium and stay at The Westin Stonebriar Golf Resort & Spa. Czechia defeated Denmark in a penalty shootout and will stay in the Sheraton Fort Worth Hotel while training in Mansfield. North Texas will host nine matches, including a semifinal and at least two featuring Argentina, the reigning World Cup champions.

  • On March 1, officials from the North Texas World Cup organizing committee announced the training ground plans.
  • On Tuesday, the results of the play-in matches determined the teams that will be based in North Texas.
  • The World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19.

The players

Sweden

The Swedish national soccer team that qualified for the World Cup by defeating Poland.

Czechia

The Czech national soccer team that qualified for the World Cup by defeating Denmark.

Toyota Stadium

The training facility in Frisco, Texas that will host Sweden's training sessions.

Mansfield Stadium

The training facility in Mansfield, Texas that will host Czechia's training sessions.

The Westin Stonebriar Golf Resort & Spa

The hotel in Frisco, Texas where the Swedish national team will stay.

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What’s next

It remains to be seen whether a few training sessions will resemble a Cowboys camp with open practices.

The takeaway

North Texas securing a significant number of World Cup matches and training facilities for top teams is a major coup for the region, bringing an influx of international fans, media attention, and economic activity.