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Thousands of Japanese soccer fans expected at Paint Dallas Blue
By Dawn White at CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· June 24, 2026
· 2 min read
Fans of the Japanese National Soccer Team, better known as Samurai Blue, gathered on Wednesday for Paint Dallas Blue, gearing up for the pivotal group‑stage match.The fourth FIFA World Cup soccer game at Dallas Stadium kicks off at 6 p.m. Thursday when Japan and Sweden hit the pitch.Thousands of ...
Key takeaway The fourth FIFA World Cup soccer game at Dallas Stadium kicks off at 6 p.
Why this matters in Southlake News
The thousands of Japanese soccer fans expected at Paint Dallas Blue will not only bring a surge of excitement to Harwood Park, but also a significant economic boost to the local businesses in the area. Downtown Dallas, Inc.'s organization of the event, in partnership with the Japan Ultras Nippon, demonstrates the city's efforts to capitalize on the FIFA World Cup's presence in Dallas. The festival's features, including food, drinks, and live music, will likely draw in fans and non-fans alike, increasing foot traffic and sales for nearby restaurants, shops, and vendors. As the city gears up for the match between Japan and Sweden, it will be worth watching how the event impacts local businesses and whether the city can sustain this momentum beyond the World Cup. The Japan Ultras Nippon's reputation for cleaning up stadiums after matches also sets a positive example for other fan groups and reinforces the city's reputation as a host for major international events.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Fans of the Japanese National Soccer Team, better known as Samurai Blue, gathered on Wednesday for Paint Dallas Blue, gearing up for the pivotal group‑stage match.The fourth FIFA World Cup soccer game at Dallas Stadium kicks off at 6 p.m. Thursday when Japan and Sweden hit the pitch.Thousands of ...
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