Bilzin Sumberg Named Official Miami World Cup 2026™ Host City Supporter
MIAMI, FL (April 28, 2026) — The FIFA World Cup 2026™ Miami Host Committee today announced that Florida law firm Bilzin Sumberg has been named an Official Miami World Cup 2026™ Host City Supporter, recognizing the firm’s extraordinary service as legal counsel for the Host Committee. From its headquarters in Miami, Bilzin Sumberg counsels clients on matters involving domestic and international investment in Florida, real estate and infrastructure development, high-stakes litigation, sophisticated tax and wealth strategies, transformative public-private partnerships, and all manners of corporate transactions.
Since the early stages of planning, Bilzin Sumberg has provided comprehensive legal guidance to support the organization, development, and execution of marquee events of massive scale for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Miami Host Committee. Through ongoing dedication, the firm has helped ensure the Host Committee operates with the highest standards of governance, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness as South Florida prepares to welcome the world for the largest sporting event in history.
As the law firm of record for the Miami Host Committee’s legal needs, Bilzin Sumberg has advised on a wide range of matters critical to delivering a successful global tournament, including organizational structure, contracting, Host City Supporters regulatory compliance, and event-related legal frameworks. The firm’s deep knowledge of South Florida’s legal and business landscape has played an important role in supporting the Host Committee’s mission to create an unmatched FIFA World Cup 2026™ experience across Miami-Dade County.
The designation as an Official Miami World Cup 2026™ Host City Supporter reflects the Host Committee’s appreciation for Bilzin Sumberg’s commitment and the significant legal expertise contributed in support of this historic effort.
“As a firm that has been advancing South Florida’s appeal as a global destination for business, investment, tourism, and major events over the past 25 years, Bilzin Sumberg is honored to support the FIFA World Cup 2026 Miami Host Committee as it prepares to welcome the world to Miami,” said Bilzin Sumberg Chief Executive Officer & Managing Partner Al Dotson, Jr. and Corporate & Finance Practice Group Leader David Seifer. “This historic event represents an extraordinary opportunity for our region, and we are proud to contribute our legal expertise to the planning and execution of the tournament and related events throughout our community.”
“Preparing to host the FIFA World Cup 2026 requires extraordinary collaboration across many sectors,” said Rodney Barreto, Chairman of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Miami Host Committee. “Bilzin Sumberg has provided invaluable legal guidance from the earliest stages of our planning, and we are deeply grateful for the countless hours their team has dedicated to supporting this effort. Their expertise has helped ensure that Miami’s preparations are built on a strong legal and governance foundation as we work to deliver a world-class tournament for our community and for fans around the globe.”
Together, the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Miami Host Committee and Bilzin Sumberg share a commitment to excellence, integrity, and service to the community. Their collaboration helps ensure that Miami’s role as a Host City is built on a strong legal foundation capable of supporting the economic, cultural, and civic opportunities associated with hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in Miami.
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About Bilzin Sumberg
Headquartered in Miami, Florida, Bilzin Sumberg is a commercial law firm advising clients on complex matters that demand breadth of experience and sophisticated legal insight. Recognized as a premier Florida firm with international reach, Bilzin Sumberg’s attorneys counsel domestic and international clients on their most important business objectives and opportunities across Florida and beyond.
The firm represents clients across a broad range of practices, including real estate, tax, estate planning, corporate and securities, joint ventures, CMBS, restructuring and finance, environmental law, construction law, government relations, antitrust, trial and litigation, and public-private partnerships. Bilzin Sumberg also advises on matters involving sports, entertainment, and major venue and infrastructure projects. For more information, visit bilzin.com
About the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Miami Host Committee
Working in partnership with FIFA and associated sports and municipal entities, the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Miami Host Committee was established to maximize opportunities and deliver an unmatched FIFA World Cup 2026™ experience that creates enduring economic, social, recreational, and cultural opportunities throughout Miami-Dade County.
