NFL owner now ‘considering’ one permanent stadium change after seeing benefit at 2026 World Cup

The 2026 World Cup may have left a surprise lasting legacy at one of America's biggest sporting venues.

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is now weighing up a permanent change to AT&T Stadium after seeing how the venue performed during the tournament.

Jerry Jones could make permanent window change at AT&T Stadium

Speaking to Fox 4, Jones has revealed he is considering installing tinted windows at AT&T Stadium after FIFA's temporary modifications proved successful during the recent FIFA World Cup.

The Arlington mega venue hosted a tournament-high nine matches this summer, including England's 4-2 victory over Croatia in the group stage and Spain's semi-final triumph over France.

For years, NFL players have complained about sunlight streaming through the stadium's enormous end-zone windows, with the glare regularly affecting visibility during games.

To combat the issue during the World Cup, FIFA installed temporary curtains to block the sunlight, ensuring players were not impacted during matches.

You know those curtains inside AT&T Stadium and how they were used for the World Cup?

Well Jerry told @MikeDoocyFox4 and me that he’s considering tinting the windows because he likes the effects.

“We’re giving that a thought.”

So there’s that guys! He’s thinking about it.… pic.twitter.com/U3eglVG2He

— Sam Gannon (@SamGannon87) August 2, 2026

Asked whether the same solution could be retained for the NFL season, Jones admitted he is instead considering a more permanent alternative by tinting the stadium's existing windows.

“It's hard to tell because the sun is not the same this time of year as it is in the fall,” Jones explained. “The angle of the sun changes from September year-round.

“But as we look at it, I like some of the effects of the tinting, so we're giving that a thought.”

If approved, the change would be welcomed by several Cowboys players, such as wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, who previously highlighted the sunlight as an issue during NFL games.

FGG says: A lasting World Cup legacy at AT&T

One of the biggest benefits of hosting a World Cup is seeing how stadiums can evolve through ideas tested on the global stage.

If FIFA's temporary solution leads to a permanent improvement at AT&T Stadium, it would be another example of the tournament leaving a practical legacy beyond football itself.