Excitement is building across downtown Dallas as Lionel Messi and Argentina prepare to play Austria on Monday in a group-stage match at Dallas Stadium.
Local Businesses Benefit
The influx of fans is creating opportunities for local businesses, including young entrepreneur Fatima Aoun, who is selling custom necklaces. Fans from around the world are already arriving, with an estimated 100,000 Argentina fans expected to visit the area for the match.
Before Monday’s game, Argentina supporters are expected to gather on Sunday at Klyde Warren Park for a large fan celebration. With thousands of fans expected to wear Argentina’s blue and white colors, DFW is preparing for another major World Cup gathering as Messi mania arrives in North Texas.
Original reporting: Dallas TX News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.