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

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

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

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

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

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

Either way, neighborhood companies 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 made use of to hosting huge football tailgate parties but are prepared to deal with the soccer tailgaters in 3 years.

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

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

“It is bringing a lot of business enterprise, it is assisting a lot of the companies out right here – it is truly impacting every little thing,” stated Strickland.

But prior to AT&ampT stadium can host any FIFA match, field improvements have to be produced. The field requires 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 go to 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 numerous matches will be played at AT&ampT Stadium.