World Cup Transportation Achieves Success With 40,000 Riders

WHO:

Fort Worth Report - Monica Paul, president of the North Texas FWC Organizing Committee

City of Arlington - Michael Morris, P.E., director of transportation at NCTCOG

City of Arlington - Arlington Mayor Jim Ross

WHAT:

Fort Worth Report - Over 40,000 people rode charter buses between the CentrePort/DFW Airport Station and the bus hub near AT&T Stadium during the World Cup.

City of Arlington - North Texas efficiently moved over a million visitors during the FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches.

City of Arlington - The busiest day at CentrePort station was June 25, when 7,400 people boarded charter buses for the Japan vs. Sweden match, totaling 7,800 riders returning to CentrePort.

WHERE:

Fort Worth Report - CentrePort/DFW Airport Station, Arlington’s Entertainment District, AT&T Stadium (renamed “Dallas Stadium” for the tournament).

City of Arlington - North Texas region, specifically mentioning the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

WHEN:

City of Arlington - The World Cup matches occurred over a monthlong period from June 14 to July 14, 2026.

WHY:

Fort Worth Report - The transportation plan was developed with the expectation that global visitors would likely use public transportation for matches.

City of Arlington - The successful transportation plan required monumental teamwork and coordination among various local, state, and federal partners.

HOW:

Fort Worth Report - The Trinity Railway Express (TRE) was used to transport fans, with 125 charter buses taking fans from CentrePort to the stadium.

City of Arlington - The TRE operated at increased frequency during the tournament, including Sundays, and longer trains were used to accommodate fans.

(UPDATED July 23, 2026 12:24 UTC)

During the FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, North Texas successfully transported over a million visitors, with more than 40,000 people riding charter buses between the CentrePort/DFW Airport Station and the bus hub near AT&T Stadium. The busiest day was June 25, when 7,400 fans boarded buses for the Japan vs. Sweden match, contributing to a total of 7,800 riders returning to CentrePort. This efficient transportation plan, which included the Trinity Railway Express operating at increased frequency, was the result of extensive teamwork among local, state, and federal partners to meet the needs of global visitors.