REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL AND STADIUM AUTHORITY BOARD
SUBJECT
Title
Study Session on Planned FIFA World Cup 2026 Matches at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara
Report
COUNCIL AND BOARD PILLARS
Enhance Community Engagement and Transparency
Ensure Compliance with Measure J and Manage Levi's Stadium
BACKGROUND
In 2026, Levi's Stadium will host Super Bowl LX ("SBLX") in February 2026 and six FIFA World Cup 2026 ("FWC26" or "World Cup") matches between June 13 - July 1, 2026. The events are collectively referred to as "2026 Major Events" in the report.
FWC26 Overview
The FIFA World Cup and FIFA Women's World Cup are international soccer competitions between the national teams of the F?d?ration Internationale de Football Association ("FIFA"), the sport's international governing body. The World Cup is held every four years and is the most prestigious association soccer tournament in the world, as well as the most widely viewed and followed single sporting event.
Below is a timeline of the key events that preceded this update on the status of planned FWC26 events at Levi's Stadium.
The City of Santa Clara first affirmed its support of FWC26 and related events in a letter signed by Mayor Lisa Gillmor on August 31, 2017.
On February 22, 2022, the City Council voted in favor of a resolution to support the City being selected to host FWC26 games.
On June 16, 2022, FIFA announced the 16 regions that will host matches for FWC26 across Canada (2 locations), Mexico (3 locations), and the United States (11 locations). The FWC26 Host Cities are:?
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* Atlanta (Mercedes-Benz Stadium)?
* Boston (Gillette Stadium)?
* Dallas (AT&T Stadium)?
* Guadalajara, Mexico (Estadio Akron)?
* Houston (NRG Stadium)?
* Kansas City (Arrowhead Stadium)?
* Los Angeles (SoFi Stadium)?
* Mexico City, Mexico (Estadio Azteca)?
* Miami (Hard Rock Stadium)?
* Monterrey, Mexico (Estadio BBVA)?
* New York / New Jersey (MetLife Stadium)?
* Philadelphia (Lincoln Financial Field)?
* Sa...
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