FIFA World Cup Operations

At a glance

• What: Contracts, grants and donations connected to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with nine matches at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
• Where it stands: All items below were approved 9-0 on consent agendas on May 19 and June 23, 2026.

Details

May 19, 2026 (afternoon work session, no vote): Jennifer Wichmann, Deputy City Manager, and Brent DeRaad, President and CEO of the Arlington Convention and Visitors Bureau, presented the 2026 World Cup update.

May 19, 2026 (consent):

• Resolution No. 26-175: accept Federal Transit Administration FIFA World Cup funding of $350,000 for the Arlington On-Demand service.
• Resolution No. 26-176: Amendment #3 to the on-demand rideshare contract with River North Transit, LLC ("Via"), up to $350,000 for World Cup transit services.
• Resolution No. 26-177: donation agreement with the North Texas FWC Organizing Committee for a soccer mini-pitch at George Stevens Park.
• Resolution No. 26-178: personal service contract for public art with North Texas Sports Foundation for the Texan Golden Boot sculpture.

June 23, 2026 (consent):

• Resolution No. 26-225: retroactive agreement with REV Entertainment LLC of Arlington for safety and security at FIFA fan march events, up to $106,196.90, plus ratification of $23,803.10 already paid, total not to exceed $130,000.
• Resolution No. 26-226: amends Resolution No. 26-184 (Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the North Central Texas Council of Governments) to allow reimbursement to the City for eligible World Cup expenditures.
• Mayor Ross also proclaimed July 4, 2026 as America 250 Celebration at the same meeting; unrelated to the match schedule.

The minutes record no discussion or speakers on these items. Galante moved each consent agenda.

Sources

• Minutes, June 23, 2026 evening meeting: https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=9&clip_id=5494
• Minutes, May 19, 2026 afternoon meeting: https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=9&clip_id=5456
• Minutes, May 19, 2026 evening meeting: https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=9&clip_id=5455

Log

2026-06-23 - City Council

Fan march security agreement and NCTCOG reimbursement amendment approved on consent.

2026-05-19 - City Council (Afternoon)

World Cup update briefing to Council.

2026-05-19 - City Council

Transit funding, Via amendment, mini-pitch and Golden Boot sculpture agreements approved on consent.