The countdown to the FIFA Planet Cup coming to Dallas continues.

Dallas has currently secured a spot as 1 of 16 host cities for the tournament, but will it win a bid to host a globe cup final match?

That is what FIFA officials are nevertheless deciding for the duration of a stop by to AT&ampT Stadium in Arlington on Thursday.

According to the Dallas Sports Commission, the delegation is searching at some “technical products and elements” for the duration of what is thought of a “routine stop by” in FIFA’s organizing method.

Arlington is competing with Atlanta, Los Angeles and New York to host the largest match of the tournament.

Fair Park in Dallas is also thought of to be the international broadcast headquarters for globe media covering the events.

Either way, neighborhood organizations are excited about the influence this could have on income.

Boiling Crab Co. sits just yards away from the stadium’s front doors. They are employed to hosting huge football tailgate parties but are prepared to manage the soccer tailgaters in 3 years.

“It gets super busy but we’re super stoked about far more organization that is going to be coming our way,” stated manager Shelby Strickland. “It is going to be super fantastic.”

Nearby organizing officials have stated that every single match that requires spot in North Texas would be like a Super Bowl, economically speaking.

“It is bringing a lot of organization, it really is assisting a lot of the organizations out right here – it really is definitely impacting every thing,” stated Strickland.

But just before AT&ampT stadium can host any FIFA match, field improvements have to be produced. The field requirements to be raised four to six feet to expand the width and comply with official field measurements set by FIFA officials.

According to FC Dallas officials, these renovations could price millions, paid for by an financial trust fund run by the state. It is unknown at this time precisely how a great deal the price to renovate the field.

Thursday’s stop by was private and closed to the media.

FIFA officials are anticipated to announce later this year or early subsequent year which city will host the final – and precisely how several matches will be played at AT&ampT Stadium.