Miami hosts 2026 World Cup - in pictures

  • The World Cup trophy is displayed at the Freedom Tower in Miami, Florida. Kyle Fitzgerald / The National
    The World Cup trophy is displayed at the Freedom Tower in Miami, Florida. Kyle Fitzgerald / The National
  • Flags of competing nations in the World Cup are displayed in Miami Beach. Kyle Fitzgerald / The National
    Flags of competing nations in the World Cup are displayed in Miami Beach. Kyle Fitzgerald / The National
  • Fans of Saudi Arabia gather outside Ocean Avenue ahead of the team's first game against Uruguay. Kyle Fitzgerald / The National
    Fans of Saudi Arabia gather outside Ocean Avenue ahead of the team's first game against Uruguay. Kyle Fitzgerald / The National
  • Saudi fans gather on a bus in Miami. Kyle Fitzgerald / The National
    Saudi fans gather on a bus in Miami. Kyle Fitzgerald / The National
  • Fooball shirts are displayed on a wall in Miami. Kyle Fitzgerald / The National
    Fooball shirts are displayed on a wall in Miami. Kyle Fitzgerald / The National
  • All 211 Fifa member countries are displayed at the 'Unidad' exhibit at Miami's Freedom tower. Kyle Fitzgerald / The National
    All 211 Fifa member countries are displayed at the 'Unidad' exhibit at Miami's Freedom tower. Kyle Fitzgerald / The National
  • Fans queue to take a picture with the World Cup trophy. Kyle Fitzgerald / The National
    Fans queue to take a picture with the World Cup trophy. Kyle Fitzgerald / The National
  • Footballs hang from a cielling as part of an exhibit in Miami. Kyle Fitzgerald / The National
    Footballs hang from a cielling as part of an exhibit in Miami. Kyle Fitzgerald / The National
  • Lionel Messi's Inter Miami shirt is displayed at an exhibit in Miami. Kyle Fitzgerald / The National
    Lionel Messi's Inter Miami shirt is displayed at an exhibit in Miami. Kyle Fitzgerald / The National
  • A fan of Saudi Arabia gives a thumbs up ahead of the team's World Cup game against Uruguay. Kyle Fitzgerald / The National
    A fan of Saudi Arabia gives a thumbs up ahead of the team's World Cup game against Uruguay. Kyle Fitzgerald / The National
  • A giant inflatable football is seen in Miami. Kyle Fitzgerald / The National
    A giant inflatable football is seen in Miami. Kyle Fitzgerald / The National
  • Two men display the 2026 World Cup Panini pack. Kyle Fitzgerald / The National
    Two men display the 2026 World Cup Panini pack. Kyle Fitzgerald / The National
  • Miami is one of this year's host cities for the World Cup. Kyle Fitzgerald / The National
    Miami is one of this year's host cities for the World Cup. Kyle Fitzgerald / The National