- UT Arlington researcher Yunyao Li is studying how air quality in Dallas-Fort Worth will be impacted by increased traffic during the 2026 FIFA World Cup games hosted in North Texas.
When North Texas hosts a handful of 2026 FIFA World Cup games, it’s fairly obvious where the attention inside AT&T Stadium will be focused.
However, for one University of Texas at Arlington researcher, what’s happening outside is more interesting. How will an influx of flights, cars, buses, and stadium traffic change air quality across Dallas-Fort Worth?
What’s happening?…