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They might not leave. ]]> https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/food-drink/beef-ribs-big-gulps-and-ranch-world-cup-fans-love-texas-40689973/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/music/wingstop-is-throwing-the-biggest-free-party-of-the-year-for-the-world-cup-40689607/ https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/?p=40689607 Alyssa Fields https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/music/wingstop-is-throwing-the-biggest-free-party-of-the-year-for-the-world-cup-40689607/#respond Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:17:46 -0500 The full lineup of Wingstop's U.S. debut of its 10-day World Cup festival is stacked. And it all starts this week.]]> https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/music/wingstop-is-throwing-the-biggest-free-party-of-the-year-for-the-world-cup-40689607/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/food-drink/dallas-world-cup-bar-guide-where-to-watch-by-country-40680952/ https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/?p=40680952 Aaren Prody https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/food-drink/dallas-world-cup-bar-guide-where-to-watch-by-country-40680952/#respond Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:58:56 -0500 Dallas bars and restaurants offer specials and watch parties where local expats can cheer on their home teams.]]> https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/food-drink/dallas-world-cup-bar-guide-where-to-watch-by-country-40680952/feed/ 0 Dallas Observer https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/arts-culture/a-soggy-field-guide-to-north-texas-5-best-water-parks-40688595/ https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/?p=40688595 Preston Barta https://dallasobserver-dev-wpvip.md-staging.com/arts-culture/a-soggy-field-guide-to-north-texas-5-best-water-parks-40688595/#respond Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:30:00 -0500 Arts & Culture Skip the rankings. 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