[Brand USA] Information on public viewings and fan events in the 11 U.S. host cities for the World Cup released on official website

Ahead of the North American FIFA World Cup, which kicks off on June 11th (local time) this year, preparations for public viewings and fan events are underway in 11 U.S. host cities, building momentum across the country. During the tournament, in addition to match viewing, a variety of related programs are planned, including large-scale public viewings, concerts, art exhibitions, and community events outside the stadiums. In this tournament, the first in the U.S. in 32 years since 1994, the entire country will be engulfed in the excitement of the World Cup along with supporters from around the world. Brand USA, the official tourism marketing organization of the United States, has released an overview of fan events and soccer-related events scheduled in World Cup host cities and surrounding areas on its official website for general consumers, 'Visit The USA'.

Dallas, Texas Dallas is a host city where the Japanese national team will play its first and third group stage matches, and a total of 9 matches are scheduled, including the semifinals. The match venue, Dallas Stadium (AT&T Stadium), is one of the world's largest domed stadiums, known as the home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys. During the tournament, numerous events, including public viewings, fan events, and soccer-themed cultural events, will be held in Dallas and the surrounding areas.

FIFA Fan Festival™ Dallas 'FIFA Fan Festival™ Dallas' will be held for 34 days from June 11th to July 19th of this year at Fair Park, located in the heart of Dallas, about 20 minutes by car from Dallas Stadium. This is a free event held in conjunction with the World Cup, featuring large-screen public viewings, live music, international gourmet food, and soccer-themed interactive programs.

Soccer: More Than a Game The Perot Museum of Nature and Science, one of Dallas' premier tourist spots, is currently hosting the special exhibition 'Soccer: More Than a Game' until September 7th of this year. Inside the modern building designed by renowned architect Thom Mayne, exhibitions are held that allow visitors to experience soccer from a scientific perspective, such as the trajectory of a soccer ball, the physical abilities of players, and the relationship between technology and soccer.

Game Changer: United by Sports The George W. Bush Presidential Center, located on the campus of Southern Methodist University, founded in 1911, is hosting the special exhibition 'Game Changer: United by Sports' until January 10, 2027. Through exhibitions on the Major League Soccer team 'FC Dallas' and the women's soccer club 'Trinity FC', as well as jerseys and trophies housed in the National Soccer Hall of Fame, the exhibition introduces the power of sports to connect people and communities.

Houston, Texas Houston is a potential venue for the knockout stage (Round of 32) if the Japanese national team advances through the group stage. The match venue, Houston Stadium (NRG Stadium), is a large domed stadium known as the home of the NFL's Houston Texans. During the tournament, events such as public viewings and soccer-themed art events will be held throughout the city.

FIFA Fan Festival™ Houston 'FIFA Fan Festival™ Houston' will be held during the tournament in a special area adjacent to Shell Energy Stadium in central Houston. The venue will feature large-screen public viewings, live music, gourmet food projects, and soccer-themed interactive programs. A massive dome called 'Esphera', approximately 13 meters in diameter, will also appear, featuring a 360-degree video show produced by Space Center Houston. Visitors can enjoy free special videos themed around space development, cutting-edge technology, and the history of soccer.

Art of Soccer The mixed-use facility 'POST Houston' is exhibiting 'Art of Soccer', a giant soccer ball-shaped art piece, until September of this year. The exhibition, which features soccer balls approximately 1 meter in diameter designed by local artists, is part of Houston's regional contribution efforts for the World Cup.