FIFA World Cup 2026™ - Canada, Mexico and the United States

An exciting FIFA World Cup 26™️ update! 🤩 FIFA has released the second edition of the online Team Base Camp brochure, offering participating teams a variety of “homes away from home” for the tournament. The updated brochure includes 26 new options in cities throughout the United States and one in Mexico, bringing the total to 49 potential Team Base Camps. Additional options will be included in Canada, Mexico and the United States throughout 2025. Teams will submit their final selections following the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 26™️. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e_kEQVJq

Introducing the Official Logistics Provider for FIFA World Cup 26™: Rock-it Cargo!    Rock-It Cargo will provide multi-year planning, management and event-logistics services as the FIFA World Cup™ expands to 48 teams and 104 matches across three countries and 16 Host Cities in 2026.   The multi-year partnership will begin in 2025, with Rock-it Cargo providing selected services for the new FIFA Club World Cup™ in June and July next year.   FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström said: "In Rock-it Cargo we have found the perfect partner to entrust with the critical logistics services for the biggest FIFA World Cup ever. "We've been impressed by Rock-it Cargo's experience and attention to detail, teamwork and passion to deliver operational excellence. Their global model fits perfectly with our extensive ambitions for the tournament."

Secure your priority access to hospitality packages for FIFA World Cup 26™! 🚨   From today, a priority access deposit window will be open to enable fans to purchase a fully refundable deposit voucher to be first in line when hospitality sales begin in early 2025.   Managed by On Location, Official Hospitality Provider of the FIFA World Cup 26, the launch represents the first time that FIFA has used a deposit programme ahead of a general sales period, giving fans a simple and secure route to guarantee priority access to ticket-inclusive hospitality packages.   General ticket sales for the FIFA World Cup 26 will commence exclusively via FIFA.com/tickets after the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™.   Find out more about the hospitality deposit programme here: www.FIFA.com/hospitality

Congratulations to our outgoing interns! 👏   Last week, we said farewell to the Miami HQ’s first cohort of the FIFA26 Future Leaders Class in Miami!   The 24 young talents earned the chance to intern through FIFA's partnership with Miami Dade College and have spent the past few months working across various departments — from Safety & Security to Sustainability & Environment to Media & Broadcast — in preparation for FIFA World Cup 26™.   FIFA President Gianni Infantino visited the students at FIFA's offices in Miami to celebrate their time on the programme.   He said: "I was pleased to learn about their positive experience and I am certain we can welcome some of them back for the new FIFA Club World Cup 2025 and the inaugural 48-team FIFA World Cup in 2026. I extend my thanks to these fantastic students from a great institution. Keep up the good work!"

What does it take to be a leader in sport? 🏆 At the CND 2024 Leadership in Sport Summit in Mexico City, FIFA World Cup 26™ Chief Tournament Officer (Mexico), Jürgen Maika, shared insights from his professional journey. Alongside Mikel Andoni Arriola Peñalosa, Executive President of La Liga MX, and Chief Learning Officer of ISBI 360, Bill Guerti, the group reflected on the essence of good leadership in sports and how those principles are shaping preparations for the transformative tournament in Mexico in 2026. Speaking at the event, Jürgen said: “To be a good leader, you must create a sense of empathy within the workspace. Only then can you create an environment within the sports and entertainment industry where people feel they can excel. “You need to entrust your coworkers and let them work, but also expect them to know what others in the room are doing and why it matters. That respect for your team comes from knowledge.” Looking ahead to FIFA World Cup 26™, Jürgen added: “On June 11th 2026, at the inaugural game in Mexico City, the world’s eyes will be on Estadio Azteca and our country’s unique traditions, people and culture. “We’re excited to show the world what we’re all about and we are building a fantastic team that will ensure we can make the most out of this historic moment for Mexico.”

How is FIFA working to ensure stadium safety at FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ and FIFA World Cup 2026™? 🏟 Last week, the first Safety and Security Information workshop for the two upcoming tournaments took place in Atlanta, Georgia in the United States to discuss topics such as crowd management, emergency planning and supporter liaison engagement and support. Anti-discrimination risk assessment and monitoring for racism, homophobia and other forms of discrimination was also discussed, with FIFA Senior Diversity and Anti-Discrimination Manager Gerd Dembowski giving a presentation on how FIFA’s protective measures against discrimination will help to ensure stadiums are safe and welcoming to everyone. Dembowski said: "It was critical to roll out how solutions related to anti-discrimination will cross-cut with the safety and security set-up for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ and FIFA World Cup 2026™. We are happy to offer FIFA‘s expertise and intelligence to the stadium security and local authorities to guarantee that these tournaments will be the most inclusive ever.“

Welcome, Lenovo! 👋 FIFA is pleased to announce that Lenovo has been named as the Official FIFA Technology Partner. The agreement covers the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026™ - Canada, Mexico and the United States and FIFA Women's World Cup™ and was revealed on stage at Lenovo’s annual Tech World innovation event. Lenovo will provide FIFA technology – from artificial intelligence innovation devices and date infrastructure to enhance fan experiences and global broadcasts, with the aim of growing the game globally. FIFA President Gianni Infantino said: “At FIFA, we are committed to growing the game globally and making football accessible for all – and we are excited to welcome Lenovo to our journey, and to work with them to implement technologies, innovations and programmes that spread our sport. “Data and technology combined helps us to know fans better, and we will use it to create unparalleled and unforgettable fan experiences at the FIFA World Cup 2026 and FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027.” Lenovo Chairman and CEO Yuanqing Yang added: “As one of the world’s leading technology companies, we’re delighted to partner with the world’s most global and popular sport. Lenovo will be powering the largest sporting and entertainment events in human history – events with more viewers, more nations participating, and an unprecedented global demand for data processing and technology. “Lenovo is proud to support FIFA’s vision of leveraging technology to elevate the game, enhance the fan experience worldwide, and foster innovation that levels the playing field. We’re excited that our cutting-edge technology and AI innovation will take centre stage in the upcoming tournaments, demonstrating to the world the transformative power of smarter technology.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/eq7A2aeR

Working on producing the best possible pitches for FIFA World Cup 2026™ - Canada, Mexico and the United States 💪 This week, FIFA hosted its second Research Field Day event at Michigan State University (MSU) to meet with the teams working to ensure high quality pitches for FIFA World Cup 26™ venues and training sites. More than 40 specialised pitch managers, sod farmers and industry leaders came together at MSU, FIFA’s joint research collaborator alongside University of Tennessee (UT), to discuss best practices and new industry innovations. Since 2022, FIFA has been working with UT and MSU, two globally renowned research leaders who specialise in pitch management and player welfare, as part of an innovative five-year research and development project to deliver the largest ever sports turf research programme specifically for world football. FIFA Senior Pitch Management Manager Alan Ferguson said: "At this stage of the pitch preparations I am delighted with what the team have been able to research and already bring to life. "The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be the biggest edition ever and our involvement in this will also be the biggest pitch delivery ever. We are fortunate to have so many of the top turf brains in the world working in country or remotely helping us along way."

Gearing up for FIFA World Cup 26 in Miami! 🇺🇸   The FIFA World Cup 2026 Miami Host Committee celebrated their first Board of Directors meeting at the iconic New World Centre.   FIFA26 Chief Business & Strategy Officer Amy Hopfinger was joined by Senior Advisor to the FIFA President, @Carlos-Cordeiro at the reception on Miami Beach, as many of the FIFA26 team gave remarks on the evening as they continue to prepare for the FIFA World Cup.    In attendance were Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, President and CEO of FIFA World Cup 26™ Miami Host Committee, Rodney Barreto, Co-Chair and Chairman & CEO of Barreto Group, Beau Ferrari, Co-Chair and Senior Advisor at NBC Universal, Daniella Levine Cava, Mayor of Miami-Dade County, Francis Suarez, Mayor of the City of Miami, Steven Meiner, Mayor of Miami Beach, Ana María Rodríguez, Member of the Florida State Senate, Chairman Oliver Gilbert, Miami-Dade County Commissioner, District 1 Office and Rodney Harris, Mayor of Miami Gardens.   Speaking about the event, Hopfinger said: “With its diverse and inclusive residents, world class beaches, museums and touristic hotspots, a booming economy and some of the best sporting infrastructure in the world, Miami will be one of the places to be in 2026.   “FIFA is proud to call Miami its home in the Americas. We’re also proud to call this Miami Host Committee team our colleagues and partners on this Road to 2026 and confident that the Committee will ensure the tournament experience here for fans, teams, sponsors and locals will be game changing in 2026.”

📍 Washington D.C.    The FIFA World Cup 26™ team was pleased to be back in Washington D.C. last week to conduct a briefing for Congressional offices on the high level of collaboration between FIFA, the host cities, and the government on the ongoing safety and security preparations for both the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ and the FIFA World Cup 26™.   The FIFA World Cup 26™ team met with federal U.S. government stakeholders, including Members of Congress and representatives of agencies responsible for safety and security and visas and immigration, among many others.    The visit builds on the already-close working relationship between FIFA, the FIFA World Cup 26™ team and the U.S. government, which included a visit by FIFA President Gianni Infantino in April.    The FIFA World Cup 26™ team thanks Congressman Darrin LaHood , co-Chair of the Congressional Soccer Caucus, as well as Congresswoman Sharice Davids, chair of the Congressional FIFA World Cup 2026 Caucus, and their colleagues for hosting the team and for their continued partnership.