Gianni Infantino has praised the newly inaugurated International Broadcast Centre for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Dallas. As revealed via FIFA’s official X handle, he described the facility as “absolutely incredible” and one of the most technologically advanced media hubs ever created for a football tournament.
Located at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Softfootball understands that the massive 45,000-square-metre complex will operate as the central broadcast headquarters for the 2026 FIFA World Cup across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
FIFA posted:
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has hailed the FIFA World Cup 2026™ International Broadcast Centre (IBC) in Dallas as absolutely incredible as the state-of-the-art facility was officially inaugurated at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Centre
Infantino highlighted the importance of the facility in supporting global media coverage during the historic 48-team tournament scheduled to run from June 11 to July 19, 2026, across 16 host cities. Dallas previously hosted the International Broadcast Centre during the 1994 FIFA World Cup, making this the second time the city has been given the prestigious responsibility.
The development follows FIFA’s recent release of the official June–July 2026 tournament calendar, outlining key milestones including the opening match and final.
Meanwhile, Ghana national football team have officially unveiled their 26-man squad for the World Cup, with head coach Carlos Queiroz finalizing preparations following his appointment after the departure of Otto Addo.
