DALLAS – The home for international media members covering the 2026 FIFA World Cup has officially opened in Downtown Dallas.
FIFA International Broadcast Center
What we know:
The IBC will host thousands of media members who are covering and working the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Studios, control rooms, and more have been set up throughout the KBH Convention Center.
The venue has been decked out in FIFA branding since the middle of May.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino
What they’re saying:
“It's not just a broadcast center, it's a football technology center. VAR, graphics and all of that, and we have quality control,” FIFA Chief Operating Officer Heimo Schirgi said.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11, and runs until July 19. North Texas will host nine matches, and the first will take place on June 14 between the Netherlands and Japan at Dallas Stadium in Arlington.
The Source: Information in this story comes from FIFA and FOX 4 reporting.