Miami World Cup Counsel Share Look At Prep Work, Impact
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February 11, 2026
Albert Dotson Jr., CEO and Managing Partner, and David Seifer, Corporate & Finance Practice Group Leader, speak with Law360 about Bilzin Sumberg's role as principal outside counsel to the Miami Host Committee for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Al and David discuss the firm's extensive preparation work, including negotiating the year-long host city rights agreement with FIFA, securing host city supporters, and managing corporate governance, taxation, and Fan Fest logistics across multiple governmental jurisdictions. They highlight the projected economic impact, Miami's evolution as a global destination, the firm's community-focused approach to representing the host committee, and the challenges of navigating decentralized tournament operations while addressing infrastructure considerations.
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