How do you bring the FIFA World Cup™ to the world? [Partner content from Verizon]

TL;DR

Verizon is building the entire digital infrastructure across all 16 host cities to connect 5 billion fans to the 2026 World Cup.

Key Points

• 1.Verizon was named official telecom sponsor of FIFA World Cup 26, responsible for network connectivity for every fan, player, referee, volunteer, vendor, and broadcaster across all 16 North American host cities.
• 2.Each match will consume over 50 terabytes of data per game — enough to stream HD video for 3+ years — supporting ticketing apps, security systems, content uploads, live stats, and on-demand replays.
• 3.2026 will be the most technologically advanced World Cup ever, introducing semi-automated offsite technology and ref cams, with the International Broadcast Center in Dallas packaging every camera feed and player motion for global broadcast.