NexCourt, a North Texas construction company with 35 years of experience, has been awarded the contract to build six mini-pitch futsal courts across North Texas for the 2026 FIFA World Cup planning committee, as revealed in the latest episode of The Building Texas Show. Hosted by Justin McKenzie and published July 9, 2026, the episode features NexCourt CEO and founder Mark Kundysek discussing the company's rise and its role in community sports infrastructure.
The six 5,000-square-foot futsal courts are part of a broader legacy footprint that includes nearly 50 courts built for the Dallas Mavericks Foundation over 25 years, as well as collaborations with Nancy Lieberman's Dream Courts, the Dallas Stars Foundation, Make-A-Wish, and the Dak Prescott Foundation. Kundysek explained that the World Cup project was referred by FC Dallas, with whom NexCourt had completed six prior builds.
Kundysek described futsal as a format played on a smaller, hard surface with a low-bounce ball, emphasizing passing, foot skills, and teamwork. The first ribbon cutting for the World Cup pitches occurred at the Esperanza Community Center in North Dallas on June 20, followed by George Stevens Park in downtown Arlington on June 26. Recent builds for NBA players Cade Cunningham and Isaiah Hartenstein further highlight the company's referral-driven pipeline.
NexCourt also capitalized on the 2021 pickleball boom, with commercial builds like City Pickle in North Fort Worth (16 courts) and a 12-court facility in Celina. Kundysek recalled the early days of expansion into Collin and Tarrant counties, noting how the metroplex has grown around his company.
Most renovation sites for these projects involve aging tennis or basketball courts no longer in use. The FC Dallas Foundation is currently working with NexCourt on another mini-pitch in Mansfield, tied to the city's new soccer stadium. The Building Texas Show, which profiles founders and builders shaping Texas communities, is available wherever podcasts are heard, with drone footage of the World Cup court installations on NexCourt's social channels.
