North Texas footballer's thrill for 2026 FIFA layered with familiarity
If anyone in north Texas can understand the experience of the enormity of the World Cup qualifiers coming to Texas, it is Hassan Nazari.
If anyone in north Texas can understand the experience of the enormity of the World Cup qualifiers coming to Texas, it is Hassan Nazari.
North Texas is set to host nine matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, something that Dallas Sports Commission Director Monica Paul says took over seven years to work on.
On Sunday, FIFA announced that AT&T Stadium will be hosting nine matches of the 2026 World Cup, the most of any venue. FC Dallas president Dan Hunt speaks with CBS News Texas about his reaction to the decision, and the impact the World Cup may have on the region.
AT&T Stadium will adopt a new venue name for the FIFA World Cup 26™, Dallas Stadium in the city of Arlington.
The home of the Jets and Giants will host the championship match of the 48-team tournament on July 19.
Sunday, FIFA officials will finally announce which city will host the World Cup final and some are predicting Arlington's AT&T Stadium will win the spot.
"Imagine a million visitors coming to town. It's gonna be like 12 to 18 Super Bowls over 5 and a half weeks."
FIFA officials have already visited North Texas, including AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
"We knew the task at hand, and that was to go win," said U.S. guard Austin Reaves. "And we didn't do that."
Luka Doncic argued with the referees all night.
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The bright colors of the new logo signify "bold energy ... pride and maverick spirit" of the Dallas region.
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LeBron James, Billie Jean King and journalists were quick to honor Grant Wahl's impressive career.
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"The idea being passed around that you can't drink in Qatar is wrong. There are places," one American fan said.
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Now largely unregulated, "buy now, pay later" lenders will have to provide basic customer protections, federal watchdog says.
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The National Rifle Association, whose image was sullied by former leader Wayne LaPierre's spending excesses, elected former GOP Rep. Bob Barr and Doug Hamlin to its top posts.
One of the most interesting races in North Texas is for House District 33, where Katrina Pierson, a former spokeswoman for former President Donald Trump, is trying to unseat incumbent Justin Holland.
A Democratic-led effort to safeguard access to IVF failed earlier this year in the Senate.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
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Self-driving 18-wheelers have longtime truckers worried about their livelihood and others concerned that the technology needs more testing to make sure the public is safe.
McDonald's concept restaurant CosMc's has taken its drink-focused menu to Dallas for its second-ever location.
With the country on the cusp of greeting the return of spring, a warm-weather treat is once again available for free for a limited time only.
Mackenzie Blacketer is one of thousands of people recovering from substance abuse issues.
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Some bags of Pedigree dry dog food could pose a health hazard to pets, Mars Petcare warned in a recall posted by the FDA.
The City of Arlington has had its first sample to test positive in the area and will spray for prevention Wednesday night.
The parents of a U.K. toddler say it's "absolutely mind-blowing" to see their daughter, enrolled in a gene therapy trial, hear for the first time.
Within hours of the vote, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced it would sue to block the ban. Dallas employment attorney Rogge Dunn predicts employees will ultimately win this battle.
The closure affects both Dom's locations in Chicago, and all 33 Foxtrot stores in Chicago, Texas, and the Washington D.C. area.
Texas law SB 14 prohibits drug and surgical "gender transition" interventions for minors.
The projects are expected to create at least 17,000 construction jobs and 4,500 manufacturing jobs.
After more than 40 years in business, 99 Cents Only Stores, a discount chain, announced on Thursday that it will close all 371 of its locations and cease operations.
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The Dallas Mavericks are advancing in the NBA playoffs after a 117-116 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Seize the Grey crossed the finish line first in the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, ending Mystik Dan's Triple Crown bid.
Crystal McKinney, a former model, accused Sean "Diddy" Combs of drugging and sexually assaulting her in New York City over 20 years ago. She filed the lawsuit under the NYC Gender Motivated Violence Act.
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs posted a video on social media apologizing for his "inexcusable" behavior and that he takes "full responsibility" for his actions.
The 2016 footage, which was obtained and published by CNN, appears to show the rap mogul hitting, dragging and kicking the singer known as Cassie.
Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik are reprising their roles from "Big Bang Theory" in part one of the "Young Sheldon" series finale.
Brittney and Cherelle Griner shared videos from their baby shower exclusively with "CBS Mornings."
You can expect strong to severe thunderstorms across North Texas Wednesday, with the possibility of damaging winds and large hail.
In a new lawsuit, former winner of MTV's Model Mission Crystal McKinney claims Sean "Diddy" Combs drugged and sexually assaulted her at his recording studio in 2003.
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Up to 7% of pregnant women will develop pre-eclampsia, which is a disorder that can affect moms and unborn baby. It can develop quietly without a patient even being aware so doctors say it is very important to monitor for symptoms.
Plano ISD is considering closing Forman Elementary, Davis Elementary, Armstrong Middle School and Carpenter Middle School as it faces a $35 million deficit.
A storm chaser not only captured a massive tornado touching down in Hawley, Texas on Thursday but ended up rescuing a family of four whose home was destroyed by it.
Dallas artist Roberto Marquez traveled to the Rafah Crossing in Egypt, the U.S. capital and will attend this weekend's statewide protest in Austin.
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