Argentina Fans Swarm Dallas Rally 2 Hours Early Ahead of Monday World Cup Match
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Updated · FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · Jun 21
Argentina Fans Swarm Dallas Rally 2 Hours Early Ahead of Monday World Cup Match
3 articles · Updated · FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · Jun 21
Summary
Hundreds of ticketless Argentina supporters packed Dallas' Klyde Warren Park well before kickoff festivities, turning the downtown site into a blue-clad pre-World Cup rally ahead of Monday's match with Austria.
Organizers moved the event's start up 2 hours—from 5 p.m. to 3 p.m.—after massive crowds formed early, and fans were still arriving as chants and songs echoed for blocks.
Many supporters said they traveled from places including Houston, Fort Worth and Israel after match tickets sold out within minutes or became too expensive on resale markets.
The gathering is set to roll into Monday's noon kickoff at Dallas Stadium, underscoring Argentina's strong traveling support as the defending champions chase another title.