Miami named host city for 2026 FIFA World Cup
CBS4's Joe Gorchow spoke with local leaders who say hosting the World Cup will have massive and positive impact on the local economy.
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CBS4's Joe Gorchow spoke with local leaders who say hosting the World Cup will have massive and positive impact on the local economy.
CBS4's Joe Gorchow caught up with GMCVB COO Rolando Aedo.
CBS4's Joe Gorchow caught up with the mayors of Miami and Miami-Dade, who are beyond excited to have the World Cup come to the Magic City.
The bid for Miami to host World Cup games has been announced.
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A joint North American bid has been chosen as hosts of the 2026 World Cup, following a FIFA association member vote in Moscow Wednesday.
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"I think soccer is going to be great success here," said Mas, "and I think the MLS is an up and coming league."
"From the moment we announced we were coming to Miami, I've had many phone calls from many different top players saying, 'I'm in.'"
"About sixty days ago we were done. We gave up. We were not going to do this."
"Bringing an MLS club to Miami has been a hell of a journey," Beckham said.
Jorge and Jose Mas, who recently competed with Derek Jeter's group to purchase the Miami Marlins, have joined forces with Beckham in hopes to finally bring MLS Soccer to South Florida.
Miami soccer fans can breathe at least a small sigh of relief. Beckham's franchise is not subject to this expansion bid.
"I hope it gets done, but it's not done. I have my fears as to whether it's going to get done because things like this that drag on this long that's always tough on a process. But for David I hope he lands somewhere."
For the first time since 1986 the United States men's soccer team will not play in the FIFA World Cup.
eenage star Christian Pulisic scored with a brilliant touch to complete a field-length attack just eight minutes in, then split the defense with a pass that set up Jozy Altidore for the first of the forward's two goals and put the United States back on track for next year's World Cup .
The major soccer talk in South Florida doesn't have to be exclusive to David Beckham's MLS aspirations.
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One of the most anticipated matchups at Miami Stadium pits Colombia against Portugal. While South Florida is home to a large Colombian community, Portugal's dedicated fan base is making its presence known.
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One of the most anticipated matchups at Miami Stadium pits Colombia against Portugal. While South Florida is home to a large Colombian community, Portugal's dedicated fan base is making its presence known.
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