Dallas World Cup 2026 Match Day Checklist — 35 Things to Do Before You Go

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Apply for ESTA or visa (at least 72 hours before departure)

Check passport validity — must be valid for full trip duration

Buy comprehensive travel insurance with medical coverage

Get a US eSIM or SIM card — activate before landing

Create FIFA account and download FIFA Ticketing App

Confirm ticket is linked to your passport/ID in FIFA app

Book accommodation — Arlington, downtown Dallas, or Fort Worth

Book flights into DFW International Airport

Download DART GoPass app for transit tickets

Download Uber and add payment method

Download Google Maps offline for Dallas area

Download weather app — Dallas June/July is extreme heat

Plan route to stadium — TRE train is recommended option

Plan to arrive 90 minutes before kickoff — security takes time

Buy a clear bag — Dallas Stadium enforces strict clear bag policy

Charge phone fully — your ticket lives in the FIFA app

Bring passport/ID matching your ticket name

No water bottles inside the stadium — hydrate before entering; free water stations inside

Pack sunscreen — June/July heat is brutal at Dallas Stadium

Agree on a meeting point outside the stadium with your group

Get USD before arriving — airport exchange rates are terrible

Set up Wise or Revolut card for near-perfect exchange rates

Budget for tipping — 18–20% at restaurants is expected

Bring Visa or Mastercard — accepted everywhere in Dallas

Prepare for extreme heat — Dallas in June/July is 35–40°C

Pack personal medications — US healthcare is very expensive

Save emergency number: 911 (all emergencies in the US)

Screenshot your hotel address — useful if phone dies

Plan a Texas BBQ meal — Pecan Lodge requires early arrival

Buy DART day pass ($6) — cheaper than Uber for downtown

Check FIFA Fan Festival schedule — free entry, big screens

Plan at least one day trip — Fort Worth Stockyards is 30 min away

Carry photo ID for bars — US venues card everyone under 40