Barcelona and Real Madrid have finalized a deal to bring the Spanish derby to the United States in the summer. According to sources at ESPN and B/R Football the game would not head to the typical soccer hubs of the United States, Miami, New York, or Los Angeles.
Rather the Spanish clasico would head to Texas at the end of July, 29th to be exact, and be played at AT&T Stadium home of the Dallas Cowboys. It would be the third Spanish clasico to be played in the US.
AT&T Stadium has hosted various Mexico national team matches as well as Gold Cup and World Football Challenge. AT&T Stadium is slated to host various 2026 FIFA World Cup matches.
Real Madrid vs Barcelona at AT&T Stadium
Both Real Madrid and Barcelona have yet to announce their preseason schedule, but both clubs will play in the United States in the summer where they have had preseasons before.
During the FIFA World Cup in 2026 due to FIFA marketing deals the stadium will be known as "Dallas Stadium" in accordance with FIFA's policy on corporate sponsored names. The stadium is set to go through renovations to prepare for the FIFA World Cup.
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