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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.
Why this matters in The Fort Worth
The arrival of FC Dallas at the new Texas Health Mansfield Stadium brings professional men's soccer to the southern part of the metroplex, expanding the sport's reach in North Texas. With the stadium's inaugural season featuring high-profile matches, including the CONCACAF W Tournament in November, Mansfield is poised to become a hub for soccer enthusiasts. The fact that Czechia used the stadium as a training base for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and that FC Dallas will play several matches there, including a Leagues Cup match against a Mexican club, underscores the venue's potential to attract international talent and competitions. As FC Dallas returns to action after the World Cup break, fans in Tarrant County and beyond will be watching to see how the team performs, particularly with striker Petar Musa's impressive form, tied for second in the MLS in goals.
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Category: arts ·
Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: NBC DFW ·
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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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