Sweden’s men’s national soccer team arrived in Frisco, Texas around June 6-7 to begin World Cup preparations, setting up camp at Toyota Stadium. The only problem: the stadium is currently mid-renovation, and a partial structural collapse was reported during the construction work.
The incident, described as a minor accident, has not disrupted Sweden’s training schedule or pushed back the broader renovation timeline.
A stadium in flux
Toyota Stadium, home to MLS club FC Dallas, is in the middle of a renovation project valued at approximately $182 million. The upgrades are designed to modernize seating, expand luxury suite offerings, and overhaul the stadium’s technology infrastructure to meet FIFA’s requirements for a World Cup venue.
Sweden is scheduled to face Japan in a group-stage match at Toyota Stadium on June 25, 2026. For Sweden, the choice of Toyota Stadium as a training base makes geographic sense. Playing a group match in Dallas means training locally allows the squad to acclimate to the Texas climate, the pitch conditions, and the logistical rhythms of the venue before the stakes are highest.
