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Media members and fans who have already arrived in North Texas say they're looking forward to BBQ and more while covering and watching their country in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.International media members arrive in North TexasMonday was the first day members of the media could pick up their credentials to enter Dallas Stadium and the International Broadcast Center.The IBC, which is located at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Downtown Dallas, also houses a center for media members to cover local matches."The people who love soccer like us, it's a dream come true."Several media members who FOX 4's Steven Dial spoke to on Monday said this was their first time in Texas or the United States."To me, the IBC is ridiculous. It's huge. I've never seen something like that. I've been to other World Cups, but nothing like this," Edward Castillo, a soccer reporter from Costa Rica, told Dial. Castillo covered Sunday's Rangers game in Arlington, and has also already visited the Stockyards
FOX4 1d ago
If you're looking for a free event to watch every World Cup game this summer in Dallas, FIFA has the perfect event for you. Here are all the details.FIFA Fan Fest Dallas OverviewFIFA Fan Festival Dallas is a free event that will be held for the duration of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. You can find the full website on the event here: https://www.dallasfwc26.com/fifafanfestival-dallas/The festival will have giant screens to broadcast all 104 FIFA World Cup games.There will be curated food and beverage options, as well as a play area for children, and multiple concerts will take place throughout the festival.One million fans are expected to take part in the festival, according to the North Texas FWC Organizing Committee.FIFA Fan Fest Dallas LocationFIFA Fan Festival Dallas will be located at Fair Park. The festival address is 1818 1st Avenue Dallas, TX 75210.More specifically, the event will take place at the Dos Equis Pavilion and two adjacent parking lots.Entrances to the festival will be l
FOX4 6h ago
Ahead of the country's first ever appearance in the World Cup, a Richardson restaurant that serves cuisine from Jordan is ready to give fans the taste of the Middle Eastern country.Jordanian food in North TexasThere are nearly a dozen Khashoka restaurants across the Middle East. The restaurant's first store in the United States was opened in Richardson in 2025.The store's owner, Muhammad Albakri, says Khashoka imports more than 90% of their ingredients directly from Jordan."We’re the only restaurant in DFW that imports almost everything from Jordan to maintain the authenticity of our food," Albakri tells FOX 4's David Sentendrey.The store's name means "a spoon that feeds everyone." Albakri, who grew up in Jordan, says more than half of Khashoka's clientele aren't Jordan-Americans."We have a lot of items that are unique." Traditional Jordanian food like mansaf and falafel are staples.Albakri tells Sentendrey the decor in the restaurant also comes from Jordan. A recent customer was broug
