North Texas transportation officials are asking residents to make temporary, voluntary travel changes during the 2026 FIFA World Cup to help reduce congestion on major roadways as the region hosts nine matches at Dallas Stadium in Arlington.
The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG), which is leading regional transportation planning for the event, is encouraging drivers to shift commutes earlier or later, carpool, combine errands into fewer trips, or work from home on match days when possible.
Officials say match days will create concentrated travel demand before and after kickoff, particularly on corridors like I-30 and SH 360 near Arlington, leading to heavier traffic, increased transit ridership on the Trinity Railway Express (TRE), and longer travel times across the area…