Dallas Cowboys prepare for 2026 season after World Cup updates
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 11:23 AM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys are transitioning back to football after hosting World Cup matches at AT&T Stadium. Preparations for the upcoming 2026 NFL season are underway, with Jerry Jones aiming for a playoff appearance following last season's 7-9 record. Significant changes have occurred since the end of the 2025 season, including new draft picks. Controversially, work has begun on removing the natural grass turf installed for the World Cup, despite NFL players advocating for grass fields, as Jones remains committed to artificial turf. The Cowboys' regular season opens at AT&T Stadium on September 20, while they face the New Orleans Saints in a pre-season matchup at the end of August.
- •Jerry Jones pushes for artificial turf at AT&T Stadium.
- •The Cowboys finished last season with a 7-9 record.
- •Preparations are in full swing for the 2026 NFL season.
- •Work has started on removing World Cup grass from AT&T Stadium.
- •Pre-season game against New Orleans Saints set for late August.
- 11:23 AMYahoo Sports — Jerry Jones gets his wish as post-World Cup update shared from Dallas Cowboys
"Dallas has waved goodbye to the World Cup and is now preparing to welcome back the Cowboys for the 2026 NFL season. Jerry Jones will be hoping to see his team actually make it to the playoffs this year following their 7-9 record last time out.
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