Powering FIFA World Cup 2026™

104 matches, 16 stadiums, 3 countries. The most connected FIFA World Cup™ ever. Imagine what we could do for your business.

Preparing for a FIFA World Cup™
like no other

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ is truly unprecedented—with logistical demands unlike any sporting event in history. That’s why FIFA trusted us to deliver the scalable connectivity, end-to-end security and uninterrupted operations needed to support its critical operations.

Seamless global broadcast

Through high-capacity fiber, we’ve centralized FIFA’s broadcasting operations to securely deliver audio and video feeds and real-time match data to the International Broadcast Center.

Next-gen
performance

With Private 5G installed across all 16 stadiums, we’re providing dedicated bandwidth and ultra-low latency to support on-field applications and ensure a seamless fan experience.

Behind-the-scenes power

Our 100% fiber, 5G FWA, LAN and Wi-Fi ecosystem can rapidly scale retail and tournament operations, while prioritizing first-responder connectivity through Verizon Frontline network slicing.

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FAQs

We test and prove our network capabilities on the world's biggest stages. By providing the connectivity infrastructure for massive global events like the FIFA World Cup 2026™, we demonstrate unparalleled network scale, reliability, and performance under extreme demand.

Scalable connectivity refers to a dynamic network architecture designed to seamlessly expand capacity, bandwidth, and geographic reach to meet the evolving demands of an organization. Utilizing software-defined networking, it ensures businesses maintain peak performance during massive surges in data usage or rapid global expansion.

Stadiums require specialized stadium network infrastructure to support tens of thousands of simultaneous users, HD video streaming, and real-time operational analytics. Unprecedented connectivity ensures a seamless fan experience while powering secure, backend operations for venue management.

When coordinating massive events, first responders and event management teams need dedicated, uninterrupted communication channels. Our infrastructure features mission-critical push-to-talk and network slicing to ensure public safety teams have priority access when it matters most.

Yes. Our scalable network solutions utilize advanced software-defined networking (SDN) and automated load balancing to dynamically adjust bandwidth. This means during periods of massive data surges—akin to hosting a global sporting event—your critical business applications remain fast and uninterrupted.

Managed network services act as the operational brain of your enterprise connectivity solutions. Through real-time monitoring and 24/7 engineering oversight, MNS teams can anticipate data spikes and dynamically allocate bandwidth to support your scalable solutions. This prevents bottlenecks and ensures continuous operational continuity, which is essential for maintaining massive scale connectivity and future-proofing your scalable network solutions.

Verizon employs a secure, managed connectivity ecosystem with end-to-end encryption and zero-trust principles. For highly critical applications, we deploy Secure Cloud Interconnects and Private 5G networks that provide isolated lanes and dedicated bandwidth, keeping enterprise traffic secure from public interference.

A strategic innovation partner goes beyond simply providing bandwidth; we provide the architectural foundation for your digital transformation. By integrating advanced enterprise 5G solutions, IoT sensors, and intelligent network management, we help businesses solve complex challenges and drive new revenue streams.

As enterprises integrate artificial intelligence into their operations, they require networks with ultra-low latency, high bandwidth, and localized computing power. An AI-ready infrastructure ensures your network can process and transmit the vast amounts of data required for next-generation AI applications to empower your biggest breakthroughs.