Arlington Vendors: Learn About World Cup Business Opportunities

Published on February 06, 2026

North Texas Business Connect

By the North Texas FWC Organizing Committee

In preparation for the FIFA World Cup in 2026™, the North Texas FIFA World Cup Organizing Committee has established the North Texas Business Connect Program to engage with local suppliers and maximize procurement opportunities for goods and services. In anticipation of future major events, the organizing committee aims to continue collaborating with qualified local suppliers that meet the necessary qualifications listed below.

As part of the procurement process for this summer's events, supplier registrations will be shared with FIFA and its partners, enabling registered businesses to be considered for additional procurement opportunities related to the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

Local vendors and suppliers are encouraged to register with the North Texas Business Connect Program online to learn about opportunities and request to bid. 

North Texas Business Connect Program

Eligibility

To qualify businesses must:

  • Operate and maintain a physical office in one of the following counties: Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, Denton, Kaufman, Parker, Johnson, Ellis, Rockwall, Hood, Parker, or Wise.
  • Be the direct source of the goods and services represented in their bid.
  • Be in good standing and eligible to do business within the state of Texas.

Goods and Services Categories

• Architectural Engineering Services

• Audio/Visual

• Balloons

• Barricades

• Bleachers

• Carpet/Flooring

• Catering/ Food & Beverage

• Data Networking

• Décor

• Dumpsters

• EMS- First Aide Services

• Entertainment

• Equipment (Heavy)

• Event Planning & Production

• Fencing

• Florals

• Furniture/Event Rentals

• General Contractors

• Gifts & Promotions

• Golf Cart

• Graphics

• Ice

• Janitorial

• Lighting

• Linens

• Misters

• Photography

• Portable Restrooms

• Power

• Printing (Large Format Signage)

• Radios

• Rigging Services

• Scaffolding and Structures

• Security

• Staffing (Hospitality)

• Sustainability

• Temporary Flooring

• Temporary Housing

• Tenting

• Transportation

• Video Services

• Warehousing

• Waste Removal

• Water Supply

• Other