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Miami

The Magic City of Football

Host City

Position

Hard Rock Stadium

Club

USA

Nation

Biography

Miami will host 6 World Cup matches at Hard Rock Stadium. Miami is the most international city in the USA with over 70% of residents being of Latin American origin - creating one of the most passionate football atmospheres in North America. Home to Inter Miami and Lionel Messi, the city has experienced a football revolution. Hard Rock Stadium hosted the Copa America 2024 Final between Argentina and Colombia.

Miami

The Magic City of Football

Host City · USA

Trophies & Honours

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Copa America 2024 Final

2024 · Argentina vs Colombia

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Super Bowl LIV

2020 · Kansas City Chiefs

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World Cup Group Stage x4

2026 · June 2026

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World Cup Round of 32 x2

2026 · June 2026

The Venue

Hard Rock Stadium

World Cup 2026 · USA

Hard Rock Stadium is home to the Miami Dolphins NFL team. Renovated in 2016 for 550M USD, it hosted the Copa America 2024 Final and will host 6 World Cup 2026 matches.

Career Stats

Club Matches

TBD

Goals per Game

N/A

Club Assists

National Team Matches

TBD

National Team Goals

TBD

Goals per Game (NT)

Copa America 2024 Final Host

Market Value

Career Timeline

1987

Miami

Stadium opened as home of Miami Dolphins

2016

Renovation

Major 550M USD renovation completed

2020

Super Bowl

Hosted Super Bowl LIV - Kansas City Chiefs first Super Bowl

2024

Copa America

Hosted Copa America Final - Argentina beat Colombia 1-0 in extra time

2026

World Cup

Hosts 6 World Cup matches

Best Matches

Copa America Finalvs Argentina vs Colombia1-0 AET2024-07-14

Lautaro Martinez scored the winner in extra time. Messi lifted his third Copa America.

Group Stagevs TBD vs TBDTBD2026-06-14

World Cup group stage matches in the Miami sunshine.

Records & Milestones

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Host of Copa America 2024 Final

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Host of Super Bowl LIV (2020)

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Most Latin American city in the USA (70%+ Latin population)

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Home of Inter Miami CF and Lionel Messi

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Only US city where football already rivals American sports in popularity

Characteristics

Miami is unique among US host cities because football is already the dominant sport. The Latin American community creates an atmosphere closer to South America than North America. Beautiful weather and beaches make it the most popular destination for international fans.

Strengths

✓Football culture

✓Latin atmosphere

✓Beautiful weather

✓International city

✓Copa America experience

Weaknesses

✕Heat and humidity in June

✕Hurricane risk

✕Traffic

Did You Know?

Miami is the only major US city where football (soccer) already rivals American football in popularity, driven by the huge Latin American community.

Hard Rock Stadium hosted the Copa America 2024 Final just two years before the World Cup - giving it more recent major football experience than any other US venue.

Lionel Messi plays for Inter Miami CF based in Fort Lauderdale - bringing the greatest player of all time to the World Cup host city.

Over 70% of Miami residents are of Latin American origin - making it the most football-passionate city in the entire host nation.

Miami Beach will host the official FIFA Fan Festival - expected to attract over 500,000 visitors during the tournament.

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