MIAMI GARDENS, FLA. (WSVN) – FIFA officers unveiled a coveted trophy, days earlier than the FIFA Membership World Cup match is ready to kick off in South Florida and at varied location throughout the nation.
Talking on the FIFA headquarters in Coral Gables on Tuesday, FIFA President Gianni Infantino mentioned Miami was ready to host the sport opener of the Membership World Cup.
Infantino was flanked by Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, Metropolis of Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, and he additionally introduced on particular friends like former soccer participant Ronaldinho Gaúcho and Emilio Estefan.
Estefan touted the massive sports activities occasion, coming for the primary time to the Onerous Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.
“It means loads to Miami,” he mentioned.
Estefan shall be performing earlier than the kickoff on Saturday.
“We come from all around the world, and I believe the message is about unity, is about hope, is about getting collectively,” he mentioned.
The Magic Metropolis won’t solely host the FIFA Membership World Cup this yr, but in addition the FIFA World Cup in 2026.
“The soccer capital of the USA indisputably. Aquí se habla futbol!” mentioned Levine Cava.
The match will run from June 14 to July 13, with matches all around the United States.
“Let’s not neglect that in 1994, when the USA organized the final World Cup, Miami had zero video games. As we speak, Miami, between the Membership World Cup and the World Cup subsequent yr, can have 15,” mentioned Infantino. “Safe your tickets in case you don’t have [them] but.”
The primary match kicks off Saturday on the Onerous Rock Stadium at 8 p.m. as Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami CF faces Al Ahly, an Egyptian staff.
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