15 photos capture thrilling FIFA World Cup 2026 opener in Arlington (opens in new tab)

After years of planning and buildup, the world's biggest sporting event - FIFA World Cup 2026 - arrived in Arlington 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 World Cup so far: a dramatic 2-2 draw between Japan and the Netherlands in the Group F opener.