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As anticipation started to build with the one-year countdown in June and continuing this summer for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, there is something that nobody has been able to do just yet — promote the teams that will be playing in group stage matches, because the draw has not been made. That has left […]
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For each of the 11 U.S. host cities ahead of next summer’s 2026 FIFA World Cup, anticipation is building toward the matches, the economic impact, the worldwide tourism and the upcoming draw to determine which teams will come to town. But dozens of other destinations could see one or more of the 48 national teams […]
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When the FIFA World Cup was last in the United States in 1994, its lasting legacy was the formation of Major League Soccer, which has grown to 30 teams around the U.S. and Canada. Next summer’s return of the World Cup to North America has led to an evaluation and in some cases a fresh […]
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Demand to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup throughout North America via hospitality packages has led to what On Location is calling an “unprecedented” deposit campaign as details emerge about a variety of high-end options that will be available before the general ticket sales phase begins. Alicia Falken, On Location’s general manager for FIFA World […]
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KC2026 announced that the board of directors has elected Mark Jorgenson, a retired financial services executive, to the role of president, succeeding Karen Daniel. “We are immensely grateful to Karen for her visionary leadership and tireless dedication to KC2026,” said KC2026 Chief Executive Officer Pam Kramer. “Her impact has been profound and she leaves the […]
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One side is known for black and yellow, the other a mix of orange, green and red. One side was built on a reputation of steel and the other on a reputation of grit. More than 280 miles stretch from one end of the commonwealth (do NOT call it a state) to the other. Through […]
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The domestic policy bill signed by President Donald Trump last week includes approximately $1.6 billion in security funding for both the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games in Los Angeles, a goal for both of the events’ organizers and one that was praised by the U.S. Travel Association while also […]
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The Premier of British Columbia has told FIFA that Vancouver is ready and willing to host extra matches in the 2026 World Cup should concerns continue about excessive heat that has been an issue at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup as well as the ongoing political tensions between the three co-host countries. B.C. Place […]
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The Bay Area Host Committee has announced a partnership with Visit Napa Valley — the official destination marketing organization of Napa Valley — and Napa Valley Vintners, a nonprofit trade association representing nearly 550 wineries. Through the partnership, Visit Napa Valley and Napa Valley Vintners will ensure that visitors to the Bay Area during Super […]
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Airbnb and FIFA have announced a partnership spanning three tournaments with Airbnb serving as an official partner for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and an official supporter for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. According to a Deloitte study commissioned by Airbnb, over 380,000 guests are expected to travel […]
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