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Several hospitals in Texas are getting their tiniest patients ready for the World Cup.
Nurses across the Methodist Health System helped the little ones get ready for the 2026 FIFA World Cup by dressing them in custom soccer-themed outfits.
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Texas will be hosting nine World Cup games between June and July, with thousands of soccer fans from around the world expected to come to Arlington and Houston to watch the matches.
In preparation for this historic moment, doctors, nurses and staff wanted to make special moments for the families in their care at Methodist Dallas, Methodist Richardson, Methodist Charlton and Methodist Mansfield Medical Centers.
The care team at the various NICUs dressed their tiniest patients up in outfits resembling multiple aspects of the World Cup. One newborn, named Amari from Methodist Mansfield Medical Center, wore a tiny referee outfit complete with a whistle in his hand.
Newborns Jaxson, Sa’vion and Saira were all swaddled in custom soccer ball-printed blankets, posing on fake greenery. Baby Jaxson from Methodist Richardson Medical Center even posed inside a goal alongside different jerseys from all around the world.

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