The eyes of the world turn to Qatar this November as the planet’s best soccer players converge on the Middle Eastern nation for the monthlong sporting spectacle known as the World Cup. The U.S. Men’s National Team will be among 32 teams in the tournament, with matches in the opening round against Wales, England, and Iran. Over 1 million fans are expected for the World Cup, and one of them will be Dan Hunt, the president of Dallas’ professional soccer team, FC Dallas.
While the quadrennial tournament is arguably the globe’s biggest entertainment event, Hunt’s trip isn’t just for fun: As chairman of the committee bringing the World Cup to Dallas in 2026, Hunt is a central player in his hometown’s preparations. FIFA, the governing body for international soccer, announced in June that AT&T Stadium in Arlington will be one
