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<\/p>\nPublished on June 09, 2026<\/p>\n
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By Cynthia Lemus, Office of Communication<\/p>\n
As Arlington prepares to welcome thousands of international visitors for FIFA World Cup 26\u2122, the City is introducing a first-of-its-kind program designed to help fans feel at home, even when unexpected challenges arise.<\/p>\n
Ambassador Row, located inside Choctaw Stadium, will serve as a dedicated hub where consular representatives from participating nations can assist their citizens just steps from the action. Sponsored by the City of Arlington<\/a> and the Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB),<\/a> this hub will provide convenient access to support services before, during and after matches, helping ensure a smoother and more enjoyable World Cup experience for visitors from around the globe.<\/p>\n Ambassador Row is located inside the Spark co-working space at 1000 Ballpark Way, Suite 310.<\/p>\n \u201cWe were really interested to see if there was a way that we could further welcome international visitors to Arlington by giving their embassies a space here,\u201d Deputy City Manager Jennifer Wichmann said. \u201cIf they ran into trouble or had any issues, they could come and speak to someone from their nation who could really give them significant help.\u201d<\/p>\n Countries participating in Ambassador Row include Argentina, Austria, Canada, Croatia, England, Japan, Jordan, Mexico, the Netherlands and Sweden. Consular officers will be available one to two days before and after their nation\u2019s match, with Canada and Mexico maintaining a continued presence throughout the tournament.<\/p>\n Services may include assistance with lost passports, emergency travel documentation, medical or legal referrals, support for victims of crime and guidance during emergencies.<\/p>\n \u201cWhether there is assistance with travel documents, visas or passports, if they have any issues while they\u2019re here, they can get help,\u201d Wichmann said. \u201cIf something significant happens \u2014 if they get injured or become ill \u2014 they can certainly reach out and get assistance from folks from their own nation.\u201d<\/p>\n Ambassador Row is about a 10-minute walk from the stadium and can be easily reached using wayfinding signs posted throughout Arlington\u2019s Entertainment District. Volunteers speaking multiple languages, including Spanish, Arabic, Japanese, Hindi, Urdu, French and Dutch, will also be available to assist visitors.<\/p>\n For Arlington leaders, the program reflects the City\u2019s commitment to hospitality as it welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world.<\/p>\n \u201cBeing the only city out of the 16 host cities that will offer these types of consular services to visitors from throughout the world, we just could not be more excited about that,\u201d said Brent DeRaad, President and CEO of the Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau.<\/p>\n DeRaad said the initiative aligns with Arlington\u2019s diverse and international identity while helping create a positive experience for visitors.<\/p>\n \u201cWe want to make sure these international visitors have a great stay here in Arlington,\u201d DeRaad said. \u201cThis gives us the chance to have them experience Arlington firsthand, tell their friends and family, and really help put Arlington on the map worldwide.\u201d<\/p>\n Ambassador Row Operating Hours<\/p>\n
Hours are subject to change.<\/p>\n
\n9 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 12-24
\n9 a.m. to 10:45 p.m. June 25
\n9 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 26
\n9 a.m. to midnight June 27
\n9 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 28 through July 15.
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