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Gallery: Everything’s Bigger in Texas, including World Cup celebrations


Fans sit in the Fair Park sunshine at FIFA Fan Festival Dallas 2026 on Tuesday. (Charlie Hamilton/Daily Bruin senior staff)


FIFA Fan Festival Dallas continued at Fair Park on Tuesday, where fans flocked to watch the FIFA World Cup semifinal match between Spain and France, which took place in Arlington, Texas. Spain defeated France 2-0. 


Throughout the festival, attendees watched the match, spent time with family, bought official FIFA merchandise and enjoyed Texas food and drinks. The event welcomed guests throughout the tournament and will continue through Sunday’s World Cup final between Spain and Argentina.

Science and health editor

Hamilton is the 2026-27 science and health editor and a Photo contributor. She is a fourth-year human biology and society student from Dallas.


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