Will tailgating be allowed at Texas World Cup matches?

Reports circulated widely this week that an American football tradition would not be allowed during the World Cup, but that news has since become confused amid a flurry of official statements.

World Cup 2026 Shockers: No Tailgating, U.S. Soccer Shakeup & Ticket Price Controversy!
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From a surprising tailgating ban to major leadership changes within U.S. Soccer, the road to the 2026 World Cup is already full of drama. We also explore a Texas shop bringing English football culture stateside and the growing backlash over rising ticket prices.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Arlington officials clarify tailgating rules for Dallas matches

At a town hall meeting hosted by Arlington city council member Mauricio Galante on Thursday night, Arlington police confirmed that tailgating itself will be allowed during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. However, by Friday morning, officials walked back that statement.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Here’s what we do — and don’t — know about preparations

Houston’s 2026 FIFA World Cup plans include seven matches at NRG Stadium, a Fan Festival in EaDo, expanded METRO service, rising hotel demand, security funding, and a DR Congo team base camp. Here’s what we know and what remains unclear.

FIFA adds even more expensive World Cup ticket groups. What we know

Ahead of the start of the 2026 World Cup, FIFA has introduced even more expensive ticket categories, pushing prices for prime seats for matches to prominent levels.

Houston businesses gear up for $1.5B economic score ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

Houston business leaders gathered at Pitch 25 today for a Bank of America summit to draft their economic "game plan" for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026.

FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour 2026: See the 23 cities left before June kickoff

The World Cup trophy will soon blow into the Windy City as soccer fans in all of the tournament’s host cities – as well as several more – will get a sneak preview of one of sports’ biggest prizes.

World Cup Fever: Superfans, Security, and Global Stories | Futbol HQ
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World Cup excitement hits new heights on Futbol HQ. From a superfan willing to sell his home for the ultimate soccer experience to cities ramping up security and preparations, we take you inside the countdown to 2026.

FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket sales hit with long delays, $11,000 price tags

The final "first-come, first-served" sales phase for FIFA World Cup 2026 launched this week, but many Houston fans are facing technical glitches and online queues lasting up to eight hours.

2026 World Cup tickets: Final sales window open; Resale starts April 2

Soccer fans who still need seats for the FIFA World Cup have one more chance to grab their tickets for this summer’s tournament. 

Sweden, DR Congo secure final 2026 World Cup spots at Houston Stadium

The final pieces of Houston’s 2026 FIFA World Cup group-stage schedule are now in place, with Sweden and DR Congo earning the last remaining spots to complete the lineup of international teams set to play at NRG Stadium.