The World Cup is coming to North America in 2026, and Dallas has bagged a major role in the event. FIFA has chosen the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center as the focal point of its global broadcasting operations, as the City of Dallas reported. This isn't the city's first rodeo; they performed the same duty back in '94.
Starting from January and stretching into the dog days of summer in '26, the IBC in Dallas is expected to be buzzing with roughly 2,000 members of the media, having been lured into the 45,000 square meter web woven by the latest in broadcast tech. Regarding the decision, FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström emphasized Dallas' capacity for top-tier services to media folks flying in worldwide.
"With the FIFA World Cup 2026 set to redefine the global football experience, we’re proud to have confirmed the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas as the International Broadcast Centre," Grafström stated as per the city's press release. The chosen venue will be the headquarters for FIFA's host broadcaster, media partners, and various FIFA departments.
Dallas Mayor Eric L. Johnson spoke about the selection, citing the role's international visibility for the city's culture, sports teams, and community. "Being selected as host city of the FIFA World Cup 2026 International Broadcast Center is a monumental win for Dallas," he proudly stated, as detailed by the city bulletin. With a cafeteria running around the clock and more, the IBC is dressing itself up as the most congenial host to those flown in to cover the world's most-watched sporting event.
