Bottom Line: FIFA World Cup host committees hire Hogan Lovells

Bottom Line: FIFA World Cup host committees hire Hogan Lovells

World Cup Several host committees for the 2026 FIFA World Cup hired Hogan Lovells to lobby for funding to bolster security and emergency services for the tournament, which will be the first to take place across three countries and with 48 teams. The firm registered to lobby on behalf of ​FIFA World Cup Philadelphia 2026,…

Washington to have 9 'fan zones' across state during FIFA World Cup 2026 in Seattle

The organizing committee wants residents outside of Seattle and King County to be able to be part of the historic event.

‘Once in a generation’: Lawrence officials begin prep for World Cup in KC

Thousands of international soccer fans and millions of dollars are expected to descend on Kansas City next year as the city hosts six world cup matches. Lawrence officials and organizations have begun preparing to claim a slice of the pie. Continue reading ...

Spanish media rights for 2026, 2030 World Cups now out to tender

Spain will be a primary co-host of the 2030 tournament, alongside Portugal and Morocco.

Bellingham to be an official “fan zone” for Seattle games during 2026 FIFA World Cup

Fan zone venues have been built around large screens set up in large indoor and outdoor venues.

World Cup Local Organizing Committee Announces Additional Fan Zones Across Washington