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How a Rowlett family ended up hosting a future World Cup star
Summary by Denton News Editorial Desk Casey Stegall , as published by FOX 4 KDFW (Dallas-Fort Worth)
· June 20, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The family's connection to the soccer star is now being felt as they cheer him on in the World Cup.
A local family from Rowlett is supporting a player in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The family had previously hosted Swedish defender Hjalmar Ekdal in their home. This hospitality occurred during the Dallas Cup youth tournament, which took place over a decade ago.
The family's connection to the soccer star is now being felt as they cheer him on in the World Cup. Further details about the family's experience hosting Ekdal and their current support for him are available from local news sources. For more information on this story, readers can refer to the original report from FOX 4 KDFW in Denton , TX.
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Category: local Published: June 20, 2026 Source: FOX 4 KDFW (Dallas-Fort Worth) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A local family from Rowlett is supporting a player in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The family had previously hosted Swedish defender Hjalmar Ekdal in their home. This hospitality occurred during the…
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