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North Texas transportation officials say World Cup is going smooth despite earlier concerns
By CBS Texas at CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
There were a lot of concerns before the event regarding how thousands of fans would get from Dallas and Fort Worth to Arlington without direct public transportation, given that there’s no direct rail stop to Dallas Stadium where the matches are happening.
Why this matters in Southlake News
The successful transportation of thousands of fans to and from the World Cup matches in Arlington is a significant test of the region's infrastructure. Given Southlake 's location within the Dallas-Fort Worth area, residents may be interested in how the event's transportation logistics play out, particularly since many may be attending matches or hosting visiting fans. The lack of direct public transportation to Dallas Stadium had raised concerns about potential traffic congestion and parking issues. Now that the event is underway, Southlake residents can take note of how well the regional transportation systems are handling the influx of visitors, and consider how this experience might inform future transportation planning in the area. This could have implications for local traffic and transportation initiatives, and may influence how the city approaches its own transportation needs and development.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
Reading time: 1 min
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