A 900-pound time capsule buried in Philadelphia contains artifacts from Texas — but they aren't as interesting as a fusion conductor segment from California, postcards from Colorado and a whale bone from Maine.

The big picture: America's Time Capsule, part of the country's 250th anniversary celebration, was meant to create an authentic record of American life in 2026.

• The capsule was buried in Philadelphia's Independence Mall on Saturday with the intent that future Americans will open it in 2276 — 250 years from now.

What's inside: The capsule reportedly includes over 200 letters and artifacts from the federal government and all 50 states plus Washington, D.C., and five territories.

• Future Americans will find artifacts such as a George Washington prayer medal from Utah, a diamond from the Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas and a piece of copper symbolizing Michigan's history.

Zoom in: Texas contributed its state seal reproduced on a chiseled glass paperweight, a state flag and a copy of the Texas Declaration of Independence.

What else Texas should have added:

• A Moon rock: We're home to NASA's nerve center for human spaceflight. Moon materials might be more accessible to Earthlings by 2276, but placing one in the time capsule would represent how precious and rare it is to us today.
• A cowboy hat: Who knows what fashion will look like in the 23rd century? The reemergence of Texas' trademark headwear could spark a trend 250 years from now.
• A QR code to subscribe to Axios Local: Having it our way, Axios will still be publishing daily newsletters for generations to come.

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Dallas Stadium's Round of 16 game today will pit a soccer great against an up-and-coming soccer star, making the matchup one of the World Cup's most expensive tickets so far.

Why it matters: It's as if LeBron James were playing Victor Wembanyama — in a knockout game that only came around every four years and with two countries' pride on the line.

State of play: Portugal's ultra-skilled Cristiano Ronaldo is playing in his sixth World Cup, but has never made it to a World Cup final.

• Spain last won a World Cup in 2010. The country's fans are betting on 18-year-old Lamine Yamal to overpower Portugal's seasoned players with his high soccer IQ and generational talent.

Follow the money: The cheapest ticket was $1,150 on Sunday, with many nosebleed seats priced over $2,000.

• Still, fans have been scouring resale websites and begging their fellow social media users for more affordable tickets.

If you watch: Kickoff is at 2pm. Peak match day traffic near Arlington is expected to be 9am-2pm and 4-7pm.

The U.S. men's national team has soared this World Cup, giving Little Elm residents more of a reason to take pride in their very own Weston McKennie.

The intrigue: McKennie, 27, grew up in Little Elm and went through the FC Dallas Academy from 2009-16. He has played in Europe since he was 18 and debuted for the U.S. national team when he was 19.

Fun fact: He is the only U.S. player to start in all of the team's World Cup matches so far. He also served as captain during the match against Turkey.

The latest: Chobani used images from McKennie's early life, milestones and personal artifacts to create a "Feed the Dream" collage that honors the people and coaches who shaped his path.

• You can find the artwork outside Tinman Social in Little Elm.

What they're saying: "I always imagined he'd play in the World Cup. I knew he'd play pro and at a really high level. He's done exactly what I predicted and he's fulfilled his dream," said Alphonse Ngon, who coached McKennie when he was young.

What's next: Tinman Social is hosting a watch party for today's match against Belgium. Kickoff is at 7pm.

🎇 Authorities in Dallas seized more than 1,800 pounds of fireworks being sold illegally over the weekend. (DMN)

🏀 The Dallas Wings released renderings of their future practice facility as they prepare to relocate to Dallas. (WFAA)

🚰 A ruptured pipeline in Arlington sent more than 100,000 gallons of domestic wastewater to overflow. Officials said public drinking water and local aquatic life were not at risk. (FOX4)

Foreigners visiting the U.S. for the World Cup have joined the ranchwagon.

State of play: The condiment has become so popular, TSA advised travelers to leave large bottles in their checked bags instead of trying to take them through airport checkpoints.

Zoom in: Axios reader Paula Cobler sent in this photo of a DFW Airport store post-security that's selling World Cup memorabilia and, of course, bottles of ranch.

💭 Our thought bubble: Nothing compares to the ranch at Chili's.