Three Lions supporters based in Spain, Scandinavia and Australia are in Texas - Sam Bannister, 41, from Leeds has two tickets and is heading from Kansas City to Dallas overnight19:51, 16 Jun 2026Two England fans discuss their World Cup journey from Kansas to Dallas England fans were arriving in Dallas by planes, trains and cars ahead of our World Cup opener against Croatia.‌Three Lions supporters based in Spain, Scandinavia and Australia were arriving in Texas as the big kick off finally arrives for England. Sam Bannister, 41, from Leeds has two tickets and is heading from Kansas City to Dallas overnight.‌He was facing an eight-hour, 500-mile journey by road to get there in time for the 3pm kick off, local time. It will be a road trip and we will share the driving," he said. "But we cannot wait."‌Fan groups said about 10,000 England fans will be at the match, and have warned about the high temperatures expected for the game.‌Chris is travelling with his best friend Chris Thomas, 40, also originally from Leeds. Chris, who sells traditional British pies with a street food firm called 'Brit Boy', now living in Kansas City, will have fellow Brit Kye Martey, another ex-pat, and his American wife Sandi for company in the car.It is a mixture of excitement and trepidation now," he said. "I just hope England give it a good go. That is all you want as a fan. To see them give everything."Article continues belowExeter City fan George Smith, a finance worker who now lives in San Diego, California is travelling to the England group games. He will be meeting with Three Lions supporters based in Spain, Scandinavia and Australia.George, 42, is taking his son Charlie, 11, to the England games with him. He also plans to take his Mexican-born wife, Monica, to the famous Azteca stadium if England face her native country in the Round of 16.In total George has spent around $7,000 dollars (£5,178) on tickets for himself and his family. But the bill may rise to £12,000 depending on how far England progress.