As international tourists explored North Texas during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, one Fort Worth landmark rounded up a record-breaking number of travelers.
The Fort Worth Stockyards drew more than 1.8 million visitors during the 39-day soccer tournament, according to district officials. The area saw roughly 974,200 visitors during the same period last year.
Cowtown Coliseum sold 55,000 rodeo tickets during the World Cup — the most in its 118-year history. The historic venue regularly hosts competitions, including barrel racing, bull riding and team roping…