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The City of Miami was founded in 1896 and is affectionately Miami Pop: 6,066,387 known as the “Magic City.” It is a major metropolitan Alt: 3 m center, and a leader in finance, commerce, culture, Avg temp: Jun: 28°C media, entertainment, the arts, and international trade. Jul: 29°C Miami has proven success in hosting the highest level of international football competitions and the game has been instrumental in uniting the uniquely diverse community. Whether you speak Spanish, English, Portuguese, or Creole, in Miami, everyone agrees on their love of football, and celebrate its premier event: the FIFA World Cup™. Miami’s grassroots football starts with diverse youth programs, including: recreational, travel, and competitive academies. Virtually every public and private high school and middle school in Miami fields both boys’ and girls’ football teams. Grassroots programs continue with , which thrives here. The Miami football community has NCAA 56.4percent Division I and II men’s and women’s teams. It also has NAIA Foreign born residents teams, including both men’s and women’s as well. The adult football infrastructure in Miami includes every level of participation: amateur, semi-professional, as well as a truly rich history of professional football organizations that have participated in nearly every major professional league since of organized pro-football in the United States. Professional football in Miami started with the North American Soccer League’s Miami Gatos in the late 1960’s and early 1970’s, then with the in the mid-1970’s, continuing with the Fort Lauderdale Strikers in the late 1970’s and early 1980s’. In 1998, (MLS) created the Miami Fusion. Currently Miami has a very successful NASL pro-division II team, the Miami FC, and was recently awarded an MLS franchise (owned by David Beckham).

No other sport connects us like football and no other tournament does it more powerfully than the FIFA World Cup™.

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The port of Miami is the largest passenger port in the world, and one of the largest cargo ports in the United States.

The city has hosted some of the most Tournament, and WrestleMania XXVIII have spectacular international clubs and national all enjoyed successful events in Miami. The team matches in the United States, including city will host LIV in 2020, a Santos of Brazil in the early 1970’s. Since record-setting 11th Super Bowl to mark the 1968, Miami has proudly hosted an amazing 100th anniversary of the NFL. ten Super Bowls. Among many other The recent match between Real Madrid marquee events, El Clásico, the International and FC Barcelona drew a sold-out crowd to Champions Cup, , Capital . Miami hosted a post- One , BCS National Football FIFA World Cup™ match between the Championship, NASCAR Ford Championship, national teams from Brazil and Colombia, NFL , NCAA Men’s Basketball which sold out at 73,429 fans.

A B CDE 4 General Information 71/474 2026 FIFA World Cup™ Stadium Miami 8 Hard Rock Stadium

Hard Rock Stadium, home of the (NFL), Year Constructed: 1987 Type of Stadium: recently completed a USD $500 million renovation that Existing Main Use: Multi-purpose brings best-in-class design, functionality, and appeal to Legacy: Football, NFL TM world-class events that are unparalleled in the industry, FIFA World Cup Gross Capacity: 67,518 and have made the facility a global entertainment Stage of Competition: destination. These recent renovations include a state-of- QF/3rd the-art canopy for over 90% of the seating bowl, four HD video boards, and remodeled, modernized suites offering more intimate club level accommodations and first-class amenities, including Miami’s renowned culinary offerings. Following Hard Rock Stadium’s modernization, the stadium Miami now counts among its 67,518 seating capacity a variety of new luxury seating products and club areas, including the 72 Club, MIAMI Living Room, and Theatre Boxes, and premium private clubs, terraces, and executive suites. MIAMI A recent USD $500 million renovation added a modern canopy over 90% of the spectator seats.

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In July 2017, Hard Rock Stadium had the BCS National Championship Games (2001, distinction of hosting Real Madrid and FC 2005, 2009, 2013). The facility will host its 6th Barcelona in El Clásico Miami, the 1st time NFL Championship when Super Bowl LIV is the two Spanish football powerhouses have played at the stadium on 2 February 2020, met in the US and only the 2nd time outside as well as its 1st College of Spain. Due to the stadium’s multiple Playoff National Championship Game on premium seating option, El Clásico Miami was 11 January 2021. The building is recognized the highest grossing football game played in throughout the industry as one of the busiest the United States. multi-purpose facilities in the world due to its The Stadium is world-renowned for hosting dense event calendar and expertise in hosting five Super Bowls (XXIII, XXIX, XXXIII, XLI, large-scale events. and XLIV), the 2010 NFL Pro Bowl, and four

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AB C DE 8 Stadiums 167/474 2026 FIFA World Cup™ Stadium Miami 8 Hard Rock Stadium

General Stadium Information Stadium Name Hard Rock Stadium Location 347 Dr, Miami Gardens, FL 33056, USA Candidate Host City Name Miami, Florida Year Constructed 1987 Stadium Owner Stadium LLC Stadium Operator South Florida Stadium LLC Primary Tenant Miami Dolphins, , Orange Bowl Average Match Attendance for Primary Tenant 65,000 Stadium Capacity Gross Capacity 67,518 Luxury Suite Quantity 195 Luxury Suite Capacity 3,200 Club Seats 10,209 Less Seat Kills (VIP and Media Tribune) 7,114 Forecasted FIFA World Cup™ Capacity 60,404 Pitch Field of Play Dimensions 105 m x 68 m Field Area Dimensions 114 m x 74 m Current Type of Pitch Natural grass FIFA World Cup™ Type of Pitch Natural grass Technical Infrastructure Existing Available Stadium Grid Power 14,500 kVA Number Grid Lines Feeding the Stadium Six grid lines Existing Floodlight Lux 2,600 lux Giant Screens in the Stadium (Inside/Outside) Four boards (inside), 100 m² total Accessibility Number of Seats for Mobility Impaired Meets code requirements Number of Men's Toilets Meets code requirements Number of Women's Toilets Meets code requirements Number of Accessible Toilets Meets code requirements

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National Training and Coaching Future MLS Miami Team Training Site (2), Development Center, Kansas City, Miami, Florida: As future home to MLS’ Kansas: The National Training and Coaching Miami football team, this training site is Development Center, completed in 2017, will designed to serve professional football year- serve as the new state-of-the-art training round. It will function as both a Venue-Specific home for MLS’ with Training Site and a Team Base Camp. three first-class, natural grass football fields.

Team Base Camp Training Site Team Base Camp Training Site Current Use Multi-purpose Current Use Professional athletics football training Distance to Team Hotel 32 km Distance to Team Hotel N/A Team Base Camp Hotel Team Base Camp Hotel Marriott Kansas City TBD based upon Overland Park site location Rating 4 Rating N/A No. of Rooms 398 No. of Rooms N/A Distance to Airport 51 km Distance to Airport N/A

Future Miami Dolphins Training Site, National Sports Center (1), Blaine, Miami, Florida: Scheduled to open in 2022, Minnesota: The National Sports Center is a this future training site for the NFL Miami 600-acre multi-sport complex that includes a Dolphins will feature three pristine athletic football stadium and 52 full-sized football fields, at least two of which will be natural fields, at least half of which are natural grass. grass playing surfaces.

Team Base Camp Training Site Team Base Camp Training Site Current Use Professional American football Current Use Professional and professional athletics training football training Distance to Team Hotel N/A Distance to Team Hotel 28.9 km Team Base Camp Hotel Team Base Camp Hotel TBD based upon site location The Kimpton Grand Hotel Rating N/A Minneapolis No. of Rooms N/A Rating 5 Distance to Airport N/A No. of Rooms 140 Distance to Airport 20.9 km

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Barry University: Buccaneer Field offers Florida International University: Florida top-quality football facilities and its outdoor International University football complex offers training center features two lighted, well- four pristine, top of the line football fields for groomed Bermuda grass fields, a two-story use. Sporting three full grass fields, this press box, a new scoreboard and seating for facility has been selected to host national 1,500 fans. collegiate play.

Training Site Training Site Current Use Collegiate Current Use Collegiate football matches football matches Distance to Team Hotel 12 km Distance to Team Hotel 10 km Team Hotel Team Hotel Turnberry Isle Resort Doral Resort and Club & Spa Rating 5 Rating 5 No. of Rooms 398 No. of Rooms 643 Distance to Airport 25 km Distance to Airport 9.5 km Distance to Stadium 19 km Distance to Stadium 27 km

St. Thomas University: Bobcat Field at St. Future MLS Miami Team Training Site (1): Thomas University offers two incredible grass To be completed in 2021, the Future MLS fields in addition to full-size locker rooms and Miami Team Training Site will hold two natural a stand capacity of up to 1,000 viewers. grass, football-specific pitches alongside the highest quality amenities that match professional athletic standards.

Training Site Training Site Current Use Collegiate Current Use Professional football matches football training Distance to Team Hotel 28 km Distance to Team Hotel N/A Team Hotel Team Hotel Fountainebleau TBD based upon Miami Beach site location Rating 5 Rating N/A No. of Rooms 1,504 No. of Rooms N/A Distance to Airport 16 km Distance to Airport N/A Distance to Stadium 28 km Distance to Stadium N/A

AB C DE 9 Team and Referee Facilities 223/474 Accommodation 10 Miami

Miami is the world’s busiest cruise line departure point. Its international airport serves nearly 100 countries, earning Miami its title “Gateway to the World”. Miami hosts more than 15.7 million overnight visitors annually, in 48,000 hotel rooms in qualified hotels with an annual hotel occupancy rate of 76.4%.

Quarterfinal Requirements % of total inventory

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Tourist Destinations Miami Beach Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Walls

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The United Bid recommends the following hotel options:

Star No. Stadium Airport Rating rooms km/min km/min FIFA VIP Hotel Mandarin Oriental, Miami 5 326 24 km/25 min 17 km/25 min FIFA Venue Hotel InterContinental Miami 5 641 24 km/20 min 16 km/25 min

■■ FIFA VIP Hotel – Mandarin Oriental, ■■ FIFA Venue Hotel – InterContinental Miami: This property is a waterfront urban Miami: Just one mile from the proposed resort on the Key within walking FIFA VIP Hotel and in the heart of distance to the heart of downtown. The downtown, the InterContinental is close Mandarin Oriental is one of only 11 hotels to the city’s business center and famous worldwide to win Forbes Travel Guide’s beaches. A rooftop pool, fitness center, triple Five-Star and will welcome FIFA’s and spa are available for relaxation and VIP guests to relax between matches. exercise for FIFA staff.

The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau offers a coordinated network of more than 1,000 private business members and four local governments to help with all aspects of planning.

Miami is the gateway to Latin America and serves as a hub to the rest of the world.

AB C DE 10 Accommodation and FIFA HQ 277/474 Airports 11 Miami, Florida

Miami International Airport is a major international gateway for American Airlines and the main connection between the United States, the Caribbean, and MIA Airport South America. American Airlines offers service from Miami to many major US cities, to a wide range Airport facts of destinations in Central America and the Annual passenger traffic 44 million Caribbean, five cities in Europe, and to 19 Operational hours 24 cities in South America, the most from any # of runways 4 airport in the US. Miami has service from # of gates 130 most major domestic airlines to their hubs. Road distance to downtown (km) 13.8 A substantial number of international flag Road distance to stadium (km) 28.4 carriers provide service to Europe, the # of airlines 50 Caribbean, Central and South America, # of non-stop destinations (domestic) 51 # of non-stop destinations (international) and the Middle East. 93 # of total non-stop destinations 144 The airport is in the midst of a USD $1 Non-stop destinations to CAN 2 billion program to renovate its baggage Non-stop destinations to MEX 6 systems, connect terminals post-security, and add additional airline lounge space. An automated people mover connects the terminals to the Miami’s Metrorail system, which serves downtown Miami. A highway links the airport to downtown Miami. Highways and a six-lane arterial road provide access to the stadium site. Within 80 km of the airport, there is one other airport with commercial service (Fort Lauderdale International), one more that can receive airliner-class aircraft, and four additional airports that can accommodate corporate jets.

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Quick facts General Mobility Primary Public Heavy Rail, Light Rail, Automated Miami’s road network grid includes several Mass Transit People Mover, Bus Systems major Interstate and US highways that provide Green Transport NEW SMART (Strategic Miami fast and easy connectivity throughout the Initiatives Area Rapid Transit) plan, expansion of hybrid bus fleet, development of county. Florida uses high occupancy tolling bicycle and walking network (HOT) lanes on I-95 to more effectively Other Dade Transportation and Public manage traffic on. Other features of the Works (DTPW) operates the 15th largest public transportation service transportation system include: in the country by mileage, serving an area of 792 km2 ■■ Dade Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) operates the 15th largest public transportation service in the country by mileage, serving an area of 792 km2. The Metrorail Green and Orange lines provide 40 km of rail rapid transit connecting downtown,

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the airport, and neighborhoods to the The city offers a 24/7/365 bike sharing northwest and southwest of downtown. service with over 100 stations throughout

■■ The 7 km system is a Miami Beach and downtown Miami, with completely free, automated guideway more stations planned for the future. system that provides circulation around Smart and Sustainable Transport downtown Miami and to important Miami’s transit system and highway destinations north and south of downtown. management strategies serve to link residents ■■ The Metrobus system comprises more than with job sites, while curbing emissions from 95 bus routes which provide service single-occupancy vehicles to make Miami- throughout the county. Dade a “smart, connected, and car-optional These transit systems link up with the wider county”. These include developing a network region at the (MIC) of 300 adaptive signals that will more and Miami Central Station, a state-of-the-art efficiently distribute traffic through the street transportation hub located adjacent to the network, easing traffic flow and reducing airport. This station connects Metrorail and emissions. The Metrobus fleet uses over 100 Metrobus riders with Tri-Rail – the commuter hybrid diesel electric vehicles, with plans for train route connecting Miami-Dade, Broward, integrating new natural gas and even electric and Palm Beach Counties – as well as vehicles. In addition, other city fleets, intercity buses, and the MIA Mover, an including refuse, are using new hybrid and automated people mover that connects plug-in electric vehicles. directly to Miami International Airport. Miami The Port of Miami is also investing in Central is home to ’s Silver Service, new infrastructure to curb greenhouse gas which connects South Florida with Tampa, emissions from freight movements into Orlando, Washington, DC, and New York, as the city. well as the new passenger rail Event Mode Transport system. Brightline connects Miami with Fort Metrorail and bus service provide transport Lauderdale in under 30 minutes and West for fans to and from the stadium. Palm Beach in under an hour. Brightline will be expanded to provide rail service to Orlando in under three hours.

AB C DE 12 Transport Infrastructure and General Mobility 356/474 FIFA Fan Fest™/Host City Fan Services 17 Miami

Miami is a city born to celebrate and will bring its Latin American influence and vibrant culture together for a month-long festival celebrating football, its stars, and its future that fans and visitors from around the world will enjoy. The United Bid recommends two options, both with access to the vibrant downtown and beachfront areas of the city, as possible locations for a FIFA Fan Fest™ in Miami:

Lummus Park, /, Miami Beach, USA Miami, USA Approximately 300,000 m2 215,000 m2 50,000 100,000 Prime Atlantic beachfront in the heart of South Tropical waterfront along Biscayne Bay in the Beach’s Art Deco District. epicenter of downtown Miami. Parks include Bayfront outdoor amphitheater. Close to public transit.

■■ Lummus Park offers prime Atlantic ■■ Bayfront Park and Museum Park are beachfront in the heart of ’s Art tropical waterfront destinations in the heart Deco District. As one of Miami Beach’s most of downtown Miami. Bayfront Park features popular destinations, with its towering palm a state-of-the-art outdoor amphitheater with trees and turquoise waters, it has also been reserved seating for 2,600 and lawn seating the stage for memorable film scenes and for 7,300. Museum Park is surrounded by photo shoots. The park provides an exciting the Pérez Art Museum (PAMM), and the space for a FIFA Fan Fest™, where fans recently opened Frost Museum of Science. can enjoy the event and Miami Beach The downtown location is easily accessible simultaneously. via public transportation, making it an ideal location for a FIFA Fan Fest™.

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The United Bid intends to make the July 2023 organization of the Preliminary Draw MIAMI as easy as possible for FIFA and all WASHINGTON, DC the participants and guests. Miami, with the most non-stop international flights in the United States, or Washington, DC, home to 177 embassies, would both be exceptional locations for hosting the Preliminary Draw. Both cities have major international airports to allow the visitors from all member associations participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ Qualifying Competition to easily reach the Preliminary Draw, and offer plenty of hotel inventory close to the proposed Draw venue.

Miami Washington, DC Draw location: Miami Beach Convention Center Draw location: Walter E. Washington Available space: 54,000+ m2 Convention Center 2 Capacity of the Draw hall: 8,000 Available space: 213,000 m 3, 4, and 5-star hotel rooms: 48,609 Capacity of the Draw hall: 8,000 Non-stop international flights from/to 3, 4, and 5-star hotel rooms: 31,482 MIA airport: 93 Non-stop international flights from/to Similar events hosted: Art Basel Miami Beach, BWI, DCA & IAD airports: 76 NFL Experience, Super Bowl Media Similar events hosted: United States & Business Centers, MLB All-Star Fan Fest, President Inaugural Ball, World Championship Miami International Boat Show Boxing, MLB All-Star Game Fan Fest

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