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Orange Army brings joy, passion to Arlington ahead of first World Cup match in North Texas
Summary by The Fort Worth Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: James Hartley | KERA News , as published by Fort Worth Report
· June 15, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the event and the fans' activities are available from the Fort Worth Report, which covered the gathering of soccer enthusiasts in Arlington.
Soccer fans gathered near Choctaw Stadium in Arlington, showing their team spirit ahead of a major match. The group, donning orange attire, assembled on a hill across from the stadium. Despite the rain and muddy conditions, they sang along to popular songs.
The fans were from the Netherlands and had arrived hours before the scheduled kickoff. Their enthusiasm was evident as they created a sea of orange, with shirts, jerseys, and hats on display. Further details about the event and the fans' activities are available from the Fort Worth Report, which covered the gathering of soccer enthusiasts in Arlington.
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Category: western ·
Published: June 15, 2026 ·
Source: Fort Worth Report ·
Reading time: 1 min
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