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The FIFA World Cup Fan Festival is officially here. Fans from across North Texas and the world showed up at Fair Park to watch their favorite teams compete.

The large claims about how the FIFA World Cup will economically benefit the region are likely exaggerated, some experts told KERA.

In the third episode of the When the World Comes to Texas podcast, we talk about the world of street soccer and how informal games builds the culture of the sport in Texas and elsewhere.

Incoming national teams already have World Cup fanbases in the Metroplex, eagerly waiting for them to arrive.

DART leaders say the agency is ready to transport the thousands of World Cup visitors around the region.

Volunteers in orange jerseys will be at the airport throughout the tournament to assist travelers.

The new plaza is set to be completed just before the World Cup begins — and it'll be around long after the tournament is over.

The team said it has signed a non-binding letter of intent to build an arena and entertainment district at The Shops at Willow Bend, a day after the Dallas Mavericks announced their possible move to North Dallas.

In the third episode of the When the World Comes to Texas podcast, we talk to the founder of Hear Sport, a company that provides audio descriptive commentary for people who are blind or low vision.

The Dallas Mavericks announced plans to pursue the former Valley View Mall site for a new arena and entertainment district, keeping the team in Dallas as debate over City Hall continues.

Ambassadors in yellow jerseys and increased security are part of DART's World Cup plan.

Some veterans from the last World Cup — like forward Christian Pulisic and midfielders Weston McKennie and Tyler Adams — made the team. The roster includes 13 newcomers as well.