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FIFA President Gianni Infantino, right, presents President Donald Trump with the new FIFA Club World Cup official ball in the Oval Office of the White House on March 7. (Pool via AP)

U.S. Travel Association: FIFA 2026 World Cup Task Force a Welcome Development

President Donald Trump has signed many executive orders since moving back into the White House, but for the U.S. Travel Association and its President and CEO Geoff Freeman, the order signed on March 7 was the most important. That particular order created a task force to focus on the staging of the 2026 FIFA World […]

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New Jersey Enhances Alcohol Licensing Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has signed legislation enhancing the state’s alcoholic beverage licensing framework to support operations at host venues in New Jersey as the state prepares for global sporting events including the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and 2026 FIFA World Cup at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford. The legislation permits alcohol licensing […]

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05 March 2025: Monica Paul, President, North Texas FIFA World Cup 26 Organizing Committee, and Eric Johnson, Dallas mayor, at the 2026 FIFA World Cup press conference in Dallas, Texas. Photo by James D. Smith/North Texas FWC

FIFA World Cup 26 International Broadcast Center to be hosted in Dallas

The Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in downtown Dallas has been selected as the official hub for the FIFA World Cup 26 International Broadcast Centre, which will serve as the global broadcast operations home for the tournament. Dallas previously hosted the International Broadcast Center for the 1994 FIFA World Cup. The IBC is the home […]

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The FIFA World Cup Trophy on display before a press conference at Rockefeller Plaza in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Las Vegas Among Candidates to Host FIFA 2026 World Cup Draw

Las Vegas is emerging as a potential host for the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw in December, industry sources have told SportsTravel, although no final decision has been taken and other unnamed cities are said to be still in contention. Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium has been a regular spot for Concacaf events, including the 2021 […]

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MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, will host the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final. Photo via Associated Press
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Report: U.S. Travel System Not Ready for FIFA World Cup, Olympics

The United States needs immediate action within the travel industry ahead of the 2025 Ryder Cup, 2026 FIFA World Cup, 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and other events, the U.S. Travel Association said with the release of an advocacy report. The Commission on Seamless and Secure Travel, which issued the report, is comprised of former […]

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MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., will host the championship game for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Tammy Murphy Named Board Chair for FIFA 2026 World Cup New York/New Jersey Host Committee

New Jersey First Lady Tammy Murphy has been named Chair of the 2026 FIFA World Cup New York/New Jersey Host Committee’s Board of Directors and Alex Lasry has been named chief executive officer to lead the committee on a day-to-day basis. MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, will host eight matches in the 2026 […]

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NRG Stadium in Houston will be one of the sites for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

NRG Energy Signs on as Official Houston Supporter for FIFA 2026 World Cup

The FIFA World Cup 26 Houston Host Committee has announced NRG Energy as its first local host city sponsorship ahead of the stadium’s seven matches in next summer’s tournament. The matches will be at what is commonly known as NRG Stadium but for FIFA sponsorship purposes will be referred to as the Houston World Cup […]

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The crowd cheers as Atlanta United scores against Toronto FC in an MLS match in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Paul Newberry)

Atlanta Marks 500 Days Until 2026 FIFA World Cup

The FIFA World Cup 2026 Atlanta Host Committee commemorated 500 days until the FIFA World Cup 26 comes to Atlanta on Friday, announcing two milestones that it will have later this year. The first match set to take place at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) will be June 15, 2026. Atlanta will host eight matches, including […]

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