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FC Dallas returns from 2026 FIFA World Cup break to play at new Mansfield Stadium
By Charles Nichelson at NBC DFW
· July 14, 2026
· 2 min read
Professional men's soccer is coming to Mansfield when FC Dallas plays Orlando City SC in a friendly to return to form after more than a month off for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. FC Dallas' first real game after the break is July 22 in Portland against the Timbers. FC Dallas is also playing its opening
Key takeaway Czechia was based there for training for the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup, and the USWNT is playing there in November for the CONCACAF W Tournament, which will be held entirely in Texas.
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Category: arts ·
Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: NBC DFW ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Professional men's soccer is coming to Mansfield when FC Dallas plays Orlando City SC in a friendly to return to form after more than a month off for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. FC Dallas' first real game after the break is July 22 in Portland against the Timbers. FC Dallas is also playing its opening
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