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Côte d'Ivoire comes marching into Texas ahead of knockout game against Norway
By Katy Blakey and Charles Nichelson at NBC DFW
· June 30, 2026
· 1 min read
Côte d'Ivoire, nicknamed the Elephants, has arrived in North Texas for their knockout game against Norway at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday at noon. This is Dallas Stadium's first knockout game. Côte d'Ivoire arrived to cheering fans in Downtown Dallas. Downtown Dallas resident Jennifer Wallace captured
Key takeaway This is Dallas Stadium's first knockout game.
Why this matters in The Fort Worth
The arrival of Côte d'Ivoire and Norway in North Texas brings a surge of international soccer excitement to the region, with fans from both teams flocking to local landmarks like the Fort Worth Stockyards and Downtown Dallas bars. As the teams prepare for their knockout game at Dallas Stadium, Fort Worth residents can expect to see an influx of visitors in the area, potentially boosting local businesses. The presence of soccer stars like Erling Haaland, who was spotted practicing at SMU's Washburne Stadium, is likely to draw even more attention to the match. While the game itself will be played in Dallas, the economic and cultural impact of hosting international soccer teams will be felt across the metroplex, including in Fort Worth. As the city gears up to welcome these teams and their fans, it's a chance for Fort Worth to showcase its own unique character and hospitality, from the Stockyards to Sundance Square.
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Category: western ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: NBC DFW ·
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What is this story about? Côte d'Ivoire, nicknamed the Elephants, has arrived in North Texas for their knockout game against Norway at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday at noon. This is Dallas Stadium's first knockout game. Côte d'Ivoire arrived to cheering fans in Downtown Dallas. Downtown Dallas resident Jennifer Wallace captured
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