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Tomorrow, Japan will take on Sweden at Dallas Stadium in their final group stage match of this year's FIFA World Cup.One group of international fans who will be at that game have a base camp at an Irving rental home as they've been traveling North America to watch the Samurai Blue play.They're a few of many Japanese fans in North Texas for this year's World Cup. Many of them gathered in Downtown Dallas for a fan rally on Wednesday night, a gathering that featured a surprise appearance from the team's manager.Japan fan base camp in IrvingOne group of fans that will be at the Japan vs. Sweden match at Dallas Stadium tomorrow don't know each other much, but they do know one thing: they love their Samurai Blue.The group of eight fans have been renting a home in Irving for nearly a month now. They have attended both of Japan's matches so far, in Dallas and in Monterrey, Mexico.Ken Yomo, who lives in Singapore, says he met his newfound friends through social media after posting online that h
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Here’s a list of Fourth of July 2026 festivals, fireworks shows, parades and other events happening in North Texas to celebrate Independence Day.Addison, July 3Addison Kaboom Town!Fireworks, an air show, live music, and more. Tickets are required to attend the party in Addison Circle Parkaddisonkaboomtown.comArlington, July 4-5Light Up ArlingtonParade on Saturday, fireworks, and festivities on Sundayarlingtontx.gov/independence_dayBedford, July 4Bedford 4thFestLive music, kid zone, food trucks, and a fireworks showbedfordtx.gov/4thfestBurleson, July 4Red, White & BTXParade, live music, and fireworkswww.burlesontx.com/1780/Red-White-BTXCoppell, July 4Celebrate Coppell: Parade and Party in the ParkParade, food, live music, and fireworkswww.coppelltx.gov/932/Celebrate-CoppellCorinth, June 27Lake Cities 4th of JulyParade, festival, and fireworks for Lake Dallas, Corinth, Hickory Creek, and Shady Shoreswww.lakedallas.com/210/Lake-Cities-4th-of-JulyCrowley, July 12Celebration of Freedom-Crow
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The knockout round of the World Cup could bring new soccer superstars to Dallas Stadium.Argentina vs. Jordan on June 27The first round of competition – the group stage – is wrapping up this weekend. Argentina is heading back to Arlington to face off against Jordan on Saturday. Lionel Messi and Argentina sealed the top spot in Group J after securing wins over Algeria and Austria. The Jordanians have already been eliminated from the tournament after losing to both of those teams. That match is scheduled to kick off at 9 p.m.Ivory Coast vs. Norway on June 30Following Saturday's game, the tournament moves into the knockout round. Next week, Dallas Stadium will host a pair of do-or-die showdowns in the Round of 32.First, the Ivory Coast will face off against Norway on Tuesday at noon. Norway lost to France on Friday afternoon, meaning they're headed to Arlington as the runner-up in Group I.It also means local fans will see Erling Haaland in action. He's tied with France's Kylian Mbappé for
