15 photos that capture the thrilling FIFA World Cup opener in Dallas (opens in new tab)

Thirty-two years after Dallas last hosted FIFA World Cup action in 1994, the world's biggest sporting event returned to North Texas in spectacular fashion. On Sunday, June 14, a rainy morning gave way to blue skies and a packed Dallas Stadium as 69,285 fans witnessed what commentators later hailed as the best match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup so far: a dramatic 2-2 draw between Japan and the Netherlands in the Group F opener.