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England fans flock to Arlington’s new Londoner Pub location
By Chris Moss at Fort Worth Report
· June 17, 2026
· 4 min read
Shades of red, white and blue swathed the streets of Arlington. Not the United States’ signature colors but rather the shades of the England national team’s kits. England defeated Croatia 4-2 Wednesday afternoon in Arlington’s second World Cup match. Just a half-mile north, a crowd of hopeful Englan
Key takeaway England defeated Croatia 4-2 Wednesday afternoon in Arlington’s second World Cup match.
Why this matters in The Fort Worth
The Londoner Pub's new Arlington location is already making a splash in the local soccer scene, drawing in fans from across North Texas and beyond. As the World Cup brings international attention to the region, the pub's success is a testament to the growing popularity of soccer in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. With its proximity to AT&T Stadium, the pub is well-positioned to capitalize on the area's reputation as a hub for major sporting events. The fact that fans are flocking to the pub from as far away as Nashville and Houston suggests that the Londoner Pub is becoming a destination for soccer enthusiasts across the South. As the World Cup continues, it will be worth watching to see how the pub's Tarrant County locations, including the one near east Colleyville, contribute to the local soccer scene and attract visitors to the area.
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Category: western ·
Published: June 17, 2026 ·
Source: Fort Worth Report ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Shades of red, white and blue swathed the streets of Arlington. Not the United States’ signature colors but rather the shades of the England national team’s kits. England defeated Croatia 4-2 Wednesday afternoon in Arlington’s second World Cup match. Just a half-mile north, a crowd of hopeful Englan
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