June 6, 2026

The official FIFA 2026 Football World Cup ball is seen during the draw for the tournament taking place in the US, Canada and Mexico, at the Kennedy Center, in Washington, DC, on December 5, 2025. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP)

By Benjamin Njoku

The African Film Festival and the FIFA World Cup are set to converge in Dallas for a historic celebration of African cinema, football, and culture.

TAFF, hailed as “The World Cup of African Films,” has announced its 11th edition, taking place on June 18–20, 2026, at The Royal Palace in Addison, Dallas, Texas.