{"id":380588,"date":"2026-07-21T05:43:10","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T05:43:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/380588\/"},"modified":"2026-07-21T05:43:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T05:43:10","slug":"influencer-courtney-texas-thighs-enjoyed-world-cup-fever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/380588\/","title":{"rendered":"Influencer Courtney \u2018Texas Thighs\u2019 Enjoyed World Cup Fever"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instagram influencer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/texasthighs\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Courtney \u201cTexas Thighs\u201d<\/a> caught the World Cup fever and attended one of the biggest sporting events of the year, joining tens of thousands of soccer fans at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, for the FIFA World Cup semifinal between Spain and France.<\/p>\n<p>Sharing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reels\/Da3IO9dxKqh\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">photos and a video <\/a>from the match on Instagram, Courtney gave followers a front-row look at the unforgettable experience, from the sea of passionate supporters to the postgame celebrations that carried on long after the final whistle.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWere you rooting for Spain?\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DayJU0AReOo\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">she asked fans<\/a> alongside her post. \u201cWhat a fun day with so many people and so much excitement.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-od-removed-fetchpriority=\"high\" data-od-xpath=\"\/HTML\/BODY\/DIV[@class='elementor elementor-68004 elementor-location-single post-202844 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-entertainment category-soccer category-sponsorship tag-world-cup-2026 mv-content-wrapper']\/*[3][self::DIV]\/*[1][self::DIV]\/*[2][self::DIV]\/*[2][self::DIV]\/*[1][self::DIV]\/*[2][self::FIGURE]\/*[1][self::PICTURE]\/*[2][self::IMG]\" data-wp-picture-wrapped=\"\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-1-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-202846\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Courtney Says AT&amp;T Stadium Was Completely Transformed For The World Cup<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to Courtney, the excitement began well before kickoff as she made her way toward the stadium alongside thousands of fans enduring the Texas heat and encountering supporters from around the world ready to cheer on the French and Spanish teams who both had expectations to make the World Cup finals.   <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt was so fun! So hot walking in with the thousands of people,\u201d she joked. \u201cEveryone was so excited, but they were all so nice.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the first things that stood out was how dramatically AT&amp;T Stadium had been transformed for the tournament. The familiar Cowboys branding had disappeared, replaced by FIFA signage throughout the venue.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt looked so different than it normally does,\u201d Courtney explained. \u201cAll of the traditional Cowboys and stadium signage was transformed with FIFA logos, so it was a whole new experience.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inside, the atmosphere only grew more rambunctious.  Fans waved French and Spanish flags, sang along to their customary anthems, and filled the stadium with chants. Courtney also reflected on a more emotional moment before play began, when everyone observed a moment of silence to mark the 10th anniversary of a tragedy in France.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She also sat near fans who had already attended three other 2026 World Cup matches to follow their team in different North American cities, adding to the passionate atmosphere. <\/p>\n<p>Between the action on the field, she enjoyed checking out the stadium\u2019s food and drink offerings while mixing with fans and embracing the excitement surrounding the game.<\/p>\n<p>A Controversial Penalty Had France Supporters Voicing Their Frustration<\/p>\n<p><img data-od-replaced- data-od-xpath=\"\/HTML\/BODY\/DIV[@class='elementor elementor-68004 elementor-location-single post-202844 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-entertainment category-soccer category-sponsorship tag-world-cup-2026 mv-content-wrapper']\/*[3][self::DIV]\/*[1][self::DIV]\/*[2][self::DIV]\/*[2][self::DIV]\/*[1][self::DIV]\/*[11][self::FIGURE]\/*[1][self::PICTURE]\/*[2][self::IMG]\" loading=\"lazy\" data-wp-picture-wrapped=\"\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"688\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/USATSI_29385836-1024x688.jpg\" alt=\"July 14, 2026; Arlington, Texas, U.S.; France's Kylian Mbappe is shown a yellow card by referee Ivan Barton. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images\" class=\"wp-image-200580\" \/>July 14, 2026; Arlington, Texas, U.S.; France\u2019s Kylian Mbappe is shown a yellow card by referee Ivan Barton.  Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the match got underway, it quickly became apparent that Spain had the stronger fan presence inside the stadium.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was definitely a heavier Spain fan base,\u201d Courtney said. \u201cThey were super hyped.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the game\u2019s biggest talking points came after Spain was awarded a penalty that led to its opening goal. The controversial decision sparked plenty of debate among the French supporters.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhen the penalty happened that got Spain their first goal, France fans were all going crazy because it didn\u2019t look like a penalty,\u201d she recalled. \u201cThe Stadium showed us the replay on the big screen, so everyone was calling the foul a fake.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DayJU0AReOo\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&#038;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==\n<\/p>\n<p>Celebrity Attendees<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The semifinal also attracted plenty of star power. <\/p>\n<p>Courtney spotted several high-profile celebrities in attendance, including David and Victoria Beckham, Javier Bardem, Usain Bolt, and Timoth\u00e9e Chalamet. <\/p>\n<p>Music producer Steve Aoki helped energize the crowd before kickoff, while the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders performed during hydration breaks. <\/p>\n<p>Even Cowboys owner Jerry Jones drew some playful boos from sections of the crowd.<\/p>\n<p><img data-od-replaced- data-od-xpath=\"\/HTML\/BODY\/DIV[@class='elementor elementor-68004 elementor-location-single post-202844 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-entertainment category-soccer category-sponsorship tag-world-cup-2026 mv-content-wrapper']\/*[3][self::DIV]\/*[1][self::DIV]\/*[2][self::DIV]\/*[2][self::DIV]\/*[1][self::DIV]\/*[18][self::FIGURE]\/*[1][self::PICTURE]\/*[2][self::IMG]\" loading=\"lazy\" data-wp-picture-wrapped=\"\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-1-1-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-202848\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Match <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As for game etiquette, Courtney noticed fans were completely locked into the action.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNo one goes to the stands or bathrooms when it\u2019s game time,\u201d she said. \u201cThey\u2019re all invested and watching every second. You don\u2019t want to miss anything! Then you run when it\u2019s halftime for a bathroom break and to grab drinks.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spain prevailed two to nil over France, depsite France having an overall edge in shots (14-10) and shots on target (4-2).  <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After the final whistle, the celebration shifted to Texas Live!, where fans packed the entertainment district to continue the festivities. <\/p>\n<p>With Spain advancing, jubilant supporters filled the venue waving oversized flags, singing together, and celebrating late into the evening.<\/p>\n<p>From the unforgettable pregame atmosphere to the nonstop energy inside the stadium and the lively after-party, Courtney\u2019s World Cup experience proved to be much more than just watching a soccer match, it was a full-day celebration of one of the world\u2019s biggest sporting events.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Instagram influencer Courtney \u201cTexas Thighs\u201d caught the World Cup fever and attended one of the biggest sporting events&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":380589,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[150,152,151,29003],"class_list":["post-380588","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-arlington","tag-arlington","tag-arlington-headlines","tag-arlington-news","tag-world-cup-2026"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/380588","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=380588"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/380588\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/380589"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=380588"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=380588"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=380588"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}