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Dallas chosen as International Broadcast Center for FIFA World Cup 2026
Summary
FIFA confirmed the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas will be the International Broadcast Center (IBC) for the 2026 World Cup; officials said the 485,000-square-foot facility will host about 2,000 media representatives from January through August 2026 and that Dallas will host nine matches, including a semifinal.
Amy Hopfinger, FIFA’s chief business and strategy officer, announced at a Dallas press conference that the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center will serve as the International Broadcast Center (IBC) for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
"Dallas and the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center will serve as the international broadcast center for the FIFA World Cup 2026," Hopfinger said, describing the IBC as a global hub that will support television, radio and new media operations for all 104 tournament matches across 16 host cities.
The IBC is planned to operate from January through August 2026 and,…
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