NexCourt, a North Texas construction company with a 35-year history, has been awarded the contract to build six mini-pitch futsal courts for the 2026 FIFA World Cup planning committee, adding to its portfolio of nearly 50 Dallas Mavericks Foundation courts. The project underscores the company's role in community sports infrastructure as the region prepares for the global event.
The six 5,000-square-foot futsal courts are part of the World Cup legacy program, with ribbon cuttings already held at the Esperanza Community Center in North Dallas on June 20 and at George Stevens Park in downtown Arlington on June 26. Mark Kundysek, CEO and founder of NexCourt, discussed the projects on The Building Texas Show with host Justin McKenzie, noting that the courts are designed to promote foot skills, teamwork, and character development through the futsal format, which uses a low-bounce ball and emphasizes passing and ball control.
NexCourt's work extends beyond the World Cup. The company has a long-standing partnership with the Dallas Mavericks Foundation, spanning 25 years, and has built courts for Nancy Lieberman's Dream Courts, the Dallas Stars Foundation, Make-A-Wish, and the Dak Prescott Foundation. Recent projects include pickleball facilities, such as a 16-court City Pickle location in North Fort Worth and a 12-court facility in Celina, reflecting the sport's surge in popularity.
Kundysek highlighted the company's growth alongside the metroplex, recalling building courts in Southlake and Collin County when those areas were still rural. He described the community-legacy model where aging tennis or basketball courts are repurposed into new sports facilities. The referral-driven pipeline has also led to builds for Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham in Arlington and Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein in East Oklahoma City.
The FC Dallas Foundation, which referred NexCourt to the World Cup committee after six prior builds, is collaborating on another mini-pitch in Mansfield, tied to the city's new soccer stadium. Kundysek emphasized that the projects are designed to leave a lasting impact on communities, providing accessible spaces for youth sports.
For more details, the full episode of The Building Texas Show is available on podcast platforms, with drone footage of the court installations on NexCourt's social channels. The company's work continues to shape the region's sports landscape as it builds toward the 2026 World Cup.
