World Cup Plaza, a restaurant-packed centre that sits next to what will serve as an official World Cup Team Base Camp, has a new owner.
Whitestone REIT [WSR] has acquired the suitably well-named centre, which serves as a prime dining destination for residents and workers at Frisco Square, a 147-acre mixed-use development with 1.5 million square feet of office space and 1,400 apartments.
Also adjacent to the 90,391sq ft centre in Frisco, Texas, (about 15 miles north of Plano off the North Dallas Tollway) is Toyota Stadium – a 21,000-seat arena that will be one of 65 stadiums in the United States, Mexico and Canada to serve as World Cup base camps. The 2026 championship series will be the first World Cup to include 48 teams, up from 32.
“The strategic addition of World Cup Plaza allows us to further strengthen our presence in thriving Frisco, which is home to several headquarters – including the PGA of America and the Dallas Cowboys,” stated Christine Mastandrea, President and COO of WSR.
Developed in 2007, World Cup Plaza’s tenant list stars strong food and beverage brands such as Blue Goose Cantina, The Green Gator, Hikari Sushi & Grill, Lemma Coffee Roasters and Rotate Bar & Kitchen. Meanwhile, Wells Fargo, Frisco Soccer Association and The NOW Massage headline the centre’s non-food component.
