Jerry Jones, the famous and ever-present owner of theDallas Cowboys, hasn't been seen at a World Cup that included a tournament-high nine games at hisNFL team's home stadium. The billionaire businessman has been keeping up, and he plans for the final World Cup game at "Jerry World" this year to be his first: the semifinal betweenFrance andSpain on Tuesday. "I think first and foremost, hes just a big event guy," said Chad Estis, the Cowboys' executive vice president of business operations. "He loves the NFL. He loves the Dallas Cowboys. But he has a passion for events as much as anybody that I know. He very much wanted to ensure that the stadium was operating well." Judging by fans who eagerly anticipate seeing themselves on the giant video board that hangs above the center of the field and under the retractable roof and then jump and wave for joy when they do the venue temporarily renamed Dallas Stadium by FIFA has been a hit. The Jones family has a suite for the World Cup, and has been using it. But Jones and some family members often leave the country on his yacht this time of year between the end of offseason workouts for the Cowboys in June and the start of training camp in California in late July. As a result, Jones wasn't there in person for a pair of record-setting performances from Argentina superstar Lionel Messi. Or Japanese fans leaving entire sections spotless by picking up after themselves twice. OrPortugal star and career men's international scoring leader Cristiano Ronaldo's final World Cup game. Those types of seminal moments were what Jones had in mind with the design and building of a stadium that opened in 2009 and in barely more than five years had hosted aSuper Bowl and NCAA championship games in football and men's basketball. Jones also was thinking about the fan experience, having used his own lessons from touring stadiums in Europe to include large standing-room viewing areas on three levels at each end. An extensive art collection is punctuated by Anish Kapoor's stainless steel sculpture dubbed "sky mirror" outside on the east plaza. Kapoor is the creator of a similar sculpture in Chicago nicknamed "the bean." To prepare for the World Cup, the Cowboys pumped another $350 million into a stadium with an original price tag of $1.2 billon. The video board looks the same, but there were upgrades in the guts of that, along with new carpeting and furniture mostly in premium areas and an overhaul of the fan shop. "I cannot tell you how many people come to our stadium and say, I cant believe this is 17 years old," Estis said. "People think it feels new. The whole things been great, but it feels like it culminates in this phenomenal match tomorrow." FIFA's in charge Jones had to turn the stadium over to FIFA, which means the governing body got to put up curtains on the huge sliding glass doors on the west end for the only game where the setting sun could have shined into the eyes of the players. NFL players, including Cowboys, losing footballs in the sun has been an occasional issue each fall. Each time the topic comes up, Jones flatly refuses to consider curtains. He prefers the asthetics and expects coaches and players to make game plans around the setting sun. It will be too early in the day for the sun to be an issue when Spain and France play for a spot Sunday in the World Cup final at the home of theNew York Jets andGiants in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Jones wanted that final, but settled for the consolation prize of the most games, including sharing the semifinals with the home of theAtlanta Falcons, where Argentina andEngland play Wednesday. "Its just another great moment in an unbelievable sports legacy," said Dan Hunt, co-chair of the local organizing committee and son of the late Lamar Hunt, who was one of Jones' rivals as owner of theKansas City Chiefs. "Hes been a world champion," Dan Hunt said. "Hes a Pro Football Hall of Famer. Hes hosted Super Bowls, hosted almost everything you can ... And this is just another moment." That suite spot Oh, one other thing Jones had to give up his personal suite at the 50-yard line. Estis said FIFA thought it was perfect for a VIP area. "We're like, Wait a minute. Are you serious?" Estis said with a chuckle. "I mean, I understand it. That's why Jerry's suite is there. It's the prime spot." Jones is giving up his prime spot for arguably the biggest single global sporting event to come to his venue. He'll just be in a different suite. "I think I could imagine him being a little emotional about it," Estis said. "To see him in design meetings and his attention to detail and his care for what the stadium looked and felt like to people, what it looked like from different angles walking up to it. He just he was so involved in the creation of what it is." Jones is set to feel the soccer vibe finally. Reporting by The Associated Press.

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Editor's note: This is Part 9 of 10 in Joe Schad'sMiami Dolphins summer series Q&AMIAMI GARDENS The Miami Dolphins have not won a playoff game since December of 2000.But in September they'll begin a new era.General manager Jon-Eric Sullivan, coach Jeff Hafley and quarterback Malik Willis all come to South Florida from Green Bay.Miami hopes to build around running back De'Von Achane, center Aaron Brewer, linebacker Jordyn Brooks and a handful of youngsters like Kadyn Proctor, Kenneth Grant, Chris Johnson, Patrick Paul and Jacob Rodriguez.Miami Dolphins Q&A series: 10 questions shaping 2026 answered by Joe Schad.Part 9 of 10: Miami Dolphins' 2026 Q&A with Joe SchadThe Question: What identity should the 2026 Dolphins aim to establish?The answer: The Dolphins need to become hard to play against.The Dolphins need to show relentless effort under first-year coach Jeff Hafley.The Dolphins need to play better against good teams. And in cold conditions. And on the road.The Dolphins must be tougher and more physical in 2026.Hafley wants Miami to establish the run and stop the run.The Dolphins have zero playoffs wins from 2001-2025 so they might as well try something different."When we build a standard and it starts to become real, the players will start to hold themselves accountable, but that's going to start with me," Hafley said at his introductory press conference. "The final thing that I'm going to talk to them about every single day is toughness. That's physically, that's mentally, that's everything that we do. It's a toughness that thrives on competition. Its a toughness that reflects the people and the spirit of the city of Miami."The perception of Miami under coach Mike McDaniel was that the team identity was built on speed not physicality and toughness. Miami Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley: We will be physical, toughThe best teams have speed at wide receiver and cornerback, yes, but also an ability to be physical on both sides of the ball even when the opponent knows what's coming.It is clear that at least some returning players feel things had gotten too lax under former coach Mike McDaniel. Once a player-led culture is established, it's hard for any leader to pull in the reigns and become more of a disciplinarian. That was not McDaniel's forte, for all his strengths.As you would expect, players are talking about how Hafley is setting a standard, holding players accountable and setting expectations."He's a great coach," defensive tackle Jordan Phillips said of Hafley. "Hard-working coach. He demands that from us and that's going to be the standard for who we are. Just a hard-working team."Coaching legend Jimmy Johnson met with Hafley in the spring."Jeff has the right 'demanding' approach," Johnson posted on social media.This Dolphins team will not be evaluated on wins and losses. Whether Miami finishes 3-14 or 6-11, what matters most is that the team plays with great effort, strain and relentlessness.No matter the score.Realistic path to a surprise season? Miami Dolphins Q&A: 10 Questions That Will Define 2026, Part 8 of 10Which Dolphin under most pressure? Q&A: 10 Questions That Will Define 2026, Part 7 of 10Will Dolphins' offensive line be good? Q&A: 10 Questions That Will Define 2026, Part 6 of 10Joe Schad is a journalist covering theMiami Dolphinsand the NFL atThe Palm Beach Post. You can reach him atjschad@pbpost.comand follow him onInstagramand on X@schadjoe. Sign up for Joe's free weeklyDolphins Pulse Newsletter. Help support our workby subscribing today.This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Miami Dolphins Q&A: 10 Questions That Will Define 2026, Part 9 of 10

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