The stadium has a capacity of 64,767 people.
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‘The Magic City’ takes the lead in seeking to be the headquarters of the final of the 2026 World Cup. Francis Suárez, Mayor of Miami, presented the candidacy for this city to be the “big host” of the top tournament at the level of national football teams.
Miami wants to monopolize all the talent and tricks that waste footballers on the field. “We are here for a reason. Miami is the best city in the country, Even from the mainland, to host the World Cup, and we want the final in our city“Suarez was sentenced at a press conference.
As pros, the mayor highlighted the “vibrant” condition and the “cultural diversity“From the city. Factors that are exposed by the population as more than half are born abroad.
Suárez emphasized the tourist importance and that the coastal zone counts on a great variety of sport centers: “there is no other city that offers the international attraction that Miami offers and such a passion for football. “
According to local media, the visit of organizers of the 2026 World Cup is expected during the first quarter of the year. The reason for these visits is the selection and evaluation of possible venues that may host the event. However, the final decision can be known in end of the year.
El Hard Rock Stadium will have to compete with other large headquarters of United States, Canada and Mexico. So far there are 23 candidate cities: Edmonton, Montreal and Toronto (Canada), Guadalajara, Mexico City and Monterrey (Mexico), and Atlanta, San Francisco, Baltimore, Boston, Cincinnati, Dallas, Denver, Philadelphia, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, New York / New Jersey, Orlando, Seattle and Washington (USA).