World Cup match features glare-blocking curtains at AT&T Stadium

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 11:48 PM

Last updated Jun 25, 2026

World Cup match features glare-blocking curtains at AT&T Stadium
Summary

The AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, hosts a World Cup match between Japan and Sweden. FIFA implemented black curtains to mitigate glare from the sun for the match, a measure rejected by Cowboys owner Jerry Jones for NFL games. This is the only World Cup match at the stadium affected by sunlight due to scheduling. The match started at 6 p.m. local time, just as sunset approaches. No score has been reported as the game is ongoing.

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  • AT&T Stadium hosts a World Cup match between Japan and Sweden.
  • Black curtains installed to block sunlight at the west end of the stadium.
  • Jerry Jones has previously rejected curtain installations for NFL games.
  • The match began at 6 p.m. local time under partly cloudy skies.
  • Sunset is expected at 8:40 p.m., raising potential glare issues.
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  • 11:48 PMYahoo SportsCurtains go up at AT&T Stadium for the World Cup, a glare-blocking move rejected by Jerry Jones
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The home of the Dallas Cowboys has a new look for Thursday's World Cup match between Japan and Sweden. After Cowboys receiver George Pickens didn't see a pass thrown his way, he shaded his eyes when looking back to the stadium's sun-drenched west end.

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