As construction crews race to complete the new Texas Health Mansfield Stadium by May 2026, city leaders are making a final, high-stakes pitch to land a FIFA World Cup national team as a permanent base camp. Positioned as the “southern gateway” for professional soccer in North Texas, this state-of-the-art venue is one of four local sites in contention to host international stars during the tournament. With North Texas set to host a record nine World Cup matches, Mansfield officials are highlighting the stadium’s elite facilities and strategic location to attract the final qualifying nations before FIFA’s March deadline.

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