The first 2026 FIFA World Cup match in North Texas comes Sunday when Japan and the Netherlands meet at AT&T Stadium (known as Dallas Stadium for the tournament). Ian Craig, who is helping oversee the pitch installation at the stadium, talked Wednesday about where the field is now and how ready it is for live play. “There’s still more work to do. It’s where I want it to be at the moment,” he said. “As a turf professional, I’m never fully satisfied.