FIFA President Gianni Infantino made a major announcement in Miami on Mondayand revealed a new collaboration with Miami Dade College President Madeline Pomarriega in preparation for the 2026 World Cup.
“I am very proud to announce FIFA's collaboration with Miami Dade College. We will celebrate… this special place, the city of Miami. We will do this with an exhibition from the FIFA Museum located in Zurich,” Infantino said.
The President of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) indicated that this exhibition will be open starting next year and promised that it will be amazing. “All the fans who come to see Inter Miami, to see Messi, will also visit the Miami College Museum, where we will tell the sport's most incredible story.”
In addition, it was announced Miami Dade College will field its first women's team in partnership with FIFAProviding scholarships for some students to visit the FIFA headquarters in Zurich.
Since the arrival of Lionel Messi. Miami has become one of the most passionate cities for soccer in the United States It is also preparing to become the capital of football. Hard Rock Stadium, home of the Miami Dolphins, will host this year's Copa America final on Sunday, July 14. It will also be the venue for the 2026 World Cup.
Why did FIFA choose Miami?
Regarding the decision to partner with Miami Dade CollegeInfantino explained: “Miami is special. It is a city open to the world. We are organizing the 2026 World Cup here in North America: the United States, Mexico and Canada. It is the football capital of the world today, and with FIFA, it will become even more important. With Inter Miami, they already have a very special team with Jorge Mas, Beckham, Messi and all the players.
Finally, Infantino was asked about his relationship with Messi and the level of play he showed at Inter Miami, and he replied: “He is playing very well, he is a great player and as FIFA president, he is a great player.” It was an honor to present him at the World Cup in Qatar almost two years ago.
