A Colorful Kickoff Party In South Dallas Sets The Tone For The City’s World Cup Countdown

On Tuesday, the FIFA World Cup Volunteer Center was ceremoniously opened at Fair Park, marking a pivotal step in Dallas’s endeavor to host the FIFA World Cup 2026. This center, located in the historic Food and Fiber Pavilion, was revealed in a gathering that brought together city officials, FIFA associates, and community members.The ceremony included representatives from the North Texas FIFA World Cup Organizing Committee, the Dallas City Council, and numerous local entities, all sharing in this eagerly awaited occasion. As Dallas is poised to hold the highest number of World Cup matches of any city in North America, there is an overwhelming sense of excitement in the area.Monica Paul, president of the organizing committee, highlighted the critical importance of volunteers, aiming to recruit over 6,000 participants for operations throughout North Texas. Dallas City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert emphasized community commitment to ensuring an exceptional experience, underscoring volunteerism as integral to the event’s triumph. The event concluded with a ceremonial ribbon cutting, symbolizing readiness and local enthusiasm for the forthcoming global spectacle. Attendees later toured the new facility, reflecting a union of Dallas's vibrant heritage and FIFA’s expansive vision.