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FC Dallas Owner: Expect Dallas FIFA Games To Sell Out

FC Dallas Owner: Expect Dallas FIFA Games To Sell Out
Bloomberg Markets Tuesday 09 June 2026, 22:03 UTC 1 min read
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Jun 9th, 2026 FC Dallas Owner: Expect Dallas FIFA Games To Sell Out Dan Hunt, owner of FC Dallas and Co-Chair of the Dallas organizing committee for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, discussed the significant economic impact expected as Dallas hosts nine World Cup matches. Hunt highlighted that unlike Super Bowl visitors who stay less than three days, World Cup fans typically stay just under ten days, leading to increased spending on hotels, restaurants, gas, and retail. He spoke with Julie Fine on...

Jun 9th, 2026 FC Dallas Owner: Expect Dallas FIFA Games To Sell Out Dan Hunt, owner of FC Dallas and Co-Chair of the Dallas organizing committee for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, discussed the significant economic impact expected as Dallas hosts nine World Cup matches. Hunt highlighted that unlike Super Bowl visitors who stay less than three days, World Cup fans typically stay just under ten days, leading to increased spending on hotels, restaurants, gas, and retail. He spoke with Julie Fine on "The Close."
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