During the 2026 World Cup, Arlington’s AT&T Stadium will be referred to as Dallas Stadium to adhere to FIFA’s policy against corporate sponsorships on competition venues. Despite some backlash, Arlington Mayor Jim Ross supports the decision, citing the logical association with the region’s largest city. The effort to secure the World Cup bid involved collaboration from various North Texas cities, with Arlington hosting nine matches benefiting the entire region. The name change is seen as temporary, and other sponsored stadiums, like MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, will also undergo similar renaming.
