Japan and Netherlands fans are turning out in big numbers in Dallas, Texas, as the city embraces its status as the main World Cup hub.

Japan and Netherlands fans are turning out in big numbers in Dallas, Texas, as the city embraces its status as the main World Cup hub.

The Samurai Blue got their World Cup underway at a packed and air-conditioned AT&T Stadium on Sunday evening against the Netherlands.

Dallas is hosting a FIFA Fan Festival at Fair Park from June 11 to July 19, expecting one million visitors.