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Visa, Street Soccer USA and Bank of America to Bring Visa Street Soccer Parks to Every FIFA World Cup 2026™ Host City in the U.S.

On Saturday, Visa, Bank of America, and Street Soccer USA announced a significant expansion of Visa Street Soccer Parks to all 11 United States FIFA World Cup host cities ahead of this summer's tournament.
Designed to serve neighborhood-level needs, the parks transform underutilized spaces into hubs for sport, learning, and connection. Kim Lawrence, Regional President, North America, Visa, said, "We're shifting from preparation to execution."
Since launching in San Francisco last year, the initiative has hosted youth leagues and academic support in Denver, Kansas City, and New York City actively serving communities.
New parks will arrive in Boston, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Philadelphia, and Tacoma. David Tyrie, President, Marketing, Digital and Specialized Consumer Client Solutions at Bank of America, emphasized these spaces foster essential life skills.
Beyond the upcoming FIFA World Cup, organizers view this investment as a lasting commitment to transform underutilized spaces into accessible places for sports and education serving local populations long-term.

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