Zurich, Switzerland – The United States, Canada, and Mexico are preparing to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will take place from June 11 to July 19. This will be a historic edition, featuring 48 teams for the first time.
With the number of participating teams and matches increasing to 104, the tournament will be held in 16 stadiums spread across the three host countries. However, several of these stadiums will have different names during the World Cup.
According to FIFA regulations, the names of commercial sponsors will not be permitted for stadiums during the tournament. This necessitates the adoption of neutral names that comply with the rules of the global event.
These changes have already begun, with the Dallas Cowboys’ stadium being known as “Dallas Stadium” throughout the World Cup. The Seattle stadium will be called “Seattle Stadium,” and the same procedures will be applied to other stadiums hosting matches in the tournament.
A report in the German newspaper Bild indicated that the changes will not be limited to changing names, but will also include removing or obscuring logos and advertisements associated with sponsoring companies inside and around the stadiums. This is in compliance with FIFA’s regulations regarding the tournament’s commercial rights.
