World Cup 2026: Dozens arrested during matches in Arlington

Nearly 70,000 fans have descended upon Dallas Stadium in Arlington for each of the 2026 World Cup matches, but only a handful have found themselves on the wrong side of the law.
By Tracy DeLatte at FOX 4 KDFW (Dallas-Fort Worth) · · 1 min read

Nearly 70,000 fans have descended upon Dallas Stadium in Arlington for each of the 2026 World Cup matches, but only a handful have found themselves on the wrong side of the law.
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