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Czechia arrives in North Texas as World Cup preparations begin
By Tahera Rahman at NBC DFW
· June 5, 2026
· 2 min read
One of the first national teams to call North Texas home during the FIFA World Cup has officially arrived. The Czechia national team landed at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport on Friday before traveling to Fort Worth, where players and staff received a Texas welcome ahead of the start of trai
Key takeaway More than 30 players and staff members arrived on a flight from New York, a day after winning a training match, and were escorted by law enforcement to their hotel in downtown Fort Worth.
Why this matters in The Fort Worth
The Czechia national team's arrival in Fort Worth brings a new level of excitement to the city's downtown area, with the Sheraton Fort Worth Downtown Hotel serving as the team's home base. As the team prepares for its training sessions in Mansfield, local residents can expect to see an increased presence of international visitors and fans in the area. The city's hospitality industry, including hotels and restaurants in Sundance Square, will likely see a boost in business as a result of the team's stay. Meanwhile, the Fort Worth Police Department's escort of the team to their hotel demonstrates the city's commitment to ensuring the safety and security of its high-profile guests. With the FIFA World Cup bringing a global spotlight to North Texas, the region's ability to host and accommodate international teams and fans will be on full display, showcasing the area's capabilities as a major event destination.
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Category: arts ·
Published: June 5, 2026 ·
Source: NBC DFW ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? One of the first national teams to call North Texas home during the FIFA World Cup has officially arrived. The Czechia national team landed at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport on Friday before traveling to Fort Worth, where players and staff received a Texas welcome ahead of the start of trai
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