Sweden’s men’s national soccer team arrived in Frisco, Texas around June 6-7 to begin World Cup preparations, setting up camp at Toyota Stadium. The only problem: the stadium is currently mid-renovation, and a partial structural collapse was reported during the construction work.

The incident, described as a minor accident, has not disrupted Sweden’s training schedule or pushed back the broader renovation timeline.

A stadium in flux

Toyota Stadium, home to MLS club FC Dallas, is in the middle of a renovation project valued at approximately $182 million. The upgrades are designed to modernize seating, expand luxury suite offerings, and overhaul the stadium’s technology infrastructure to meet FIFA’s requirements for a World Cup venue.

Sweden is scheduled to face Japan in a group-stage match at Toyota Stadium on June 25, 2026. For Sweden, the choice of Toyota Stadium as a training base makes geographic sense. Playing a group match in Dallas means training locally allows the squad to acclimate to the Texas climate, the pitch conditions, and the logistical rhythms of the venue before the stakes are highest.

What Sweden is walking into

The $182 million renovation is being supported by both city council funding and the Hunt Sports Group, focusing on expansions and modernization to prepare for the influx of international visitors and events during the tournament. FIFA has pushed host cities to meet specific infrastructure benchmarks, covering everything from pitch quality and broadcast infrastructure to hospitality facilities and accessibility.

FC Dallas, which plays its home matches at the venue, has a vested interest in the upgrades extending beyond the World Cup. Luxury suite revenue and modernized fan amenities are the financial engine of contemporary sports venues, and the renovation positions the stadium competitively for the decade ahead.

The partial collapse during construction has not, according to available reporting, resulted in injuries or significant delays.

Sweden, which will be competing in the World Cup for the first time since 2018, has established itself within the local soccer community, with public training sessions generating considerable excitement among local fans.