Limited time additions to Game Changer: United by Sports presented by Garry Weber will highlight iconic soccer moments and local connections to the global game.
DALLAS, Texas — The George W. Bush Presidential Center has unveiled a special display of soccer memorabilia connecting North Texas to the world’s most popular sport as Dallas welcomes visitors from around the globe for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
This summer, Game Changer: United by Sports, presented by Garry Weber, brings together memorabilia from FC Dallas, Trinity FC, and the National Soccer Hall of Fame, including a scarf signed by U.S. soccer legend Landon Donovan, jerseys worn by the U.S. Men’s National Team during their October 2001 victory over Jamaica, and a soccer ball signed by the 2026 FC Dallas team.
Timed to coincide with the World Cup, the display invites fans and visitors from around the globe to explore how sports unite communities – making the Bush Center a must-visit destination during Dallas’ World Cup celebration.
Game Changer brings to life the power of sports in bridging divides and fostering unity across cultures through rare artifacts and inspirational stories. Visitors can explore pivotal moments when sports brought our nation together, such as President Bush’s first pitch at the World Series in New York after 9/11, and learn how legendary athletes like Jesse Owens and Jackie Robinson inspired change far beyond the game.
Admission to view Game Changer is included with the purchase of a ticket to visit the Bush Museum’s permanent exhibit, which features steel beams from the World Trade Center and a full-size replica of the Oval Office. Tickets are available for purchase here.
Additional support for Game Changer: United by Sports presented by Garry Weber is provided by Major League Baseball, Huntington Bank, Bank of America, Sewell Automotive Companies, Kimmelman Family Foundation, Smoothie King, Big City Crushed Concrete, Dallas Tourism Public Improvement District, ESPN Take Back Sports, Crum Foundation, Flexjet, and Seth Kaller, Inc.
For more information, contact Hannah Fallon at [email protected] or visit the Game Changer: United by Sports webpage.
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George W. Bush Presidential Center
Located on the SMU campus in Dallas, Texas, the George W. Bush Presidential Center is a nonpartisan institution advancing the timeless values of freedom, opportunity, accountability, and compassion. The Bush Center comprises the George W. Bush Presidential Museum and the George W. Bush Institute, a solution-oriented policy organization focused on ensuring opportunity for all, strengthening democracy, and advancing free societies through policy solutions and public engagement. The Bush Center also houses the George W. Bush Presidential Library, operated by the National Archives and Records Administration, which provides access to official documents and artifacts from the George W. Bush Administration. Learn more about the Bush Center at bushcenter.org.
