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Messi makes history in Arlington as Argentina fans flood Dallas Stadium
Summary by The Fort Worth Editorial Desk Matthew Sgroi and Chris Moss , as published by Fort Worth Report
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The event drew nearly 100,000 people to the area, many of whom were supporting Argentina.
A large crowd gathered in Arlington on Monday for a World Cup group-stage match. The event drew nearly 100,000 people to the area, many of whom were supporting Argentina. Fans wore the team's colors and displayed flags and jerseys with player names.
The crowd was rewarded with a historic moment as Argentina won the match 2-0. Further details about the event are available from the Fort Worth Report. Local residents, including families, were among those in attendance, showing their support for the teams playing in the match.
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Category: government Published: June 22, 2026 Source: Fort Worth Report Reading time: 1 min
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