Miami begins 1 year countdown to FIFA World Cup

Описание: (11 Jun 2025)
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Miami – 11 June 2025
1. FIFA Miami sign
2. Wide press conference dedicated to one year countdown before the start of the FIFA World Cup
3. SOUNDBITE (English) Francis Suarez, City of Miami mayor:
"So in just one year, the whole world is gonna see what we already know, that Miami knows how to throw a party. And that we know how to host one of the biggest events on the world stage. Soccer unites cultures from all over the globe to celebrate the beautiful game. And Miami is filled with some of the most passionate fans in the world."
4. Wide stage
5. Crowd applause
6. SOUNDBITE (English) Daniella Levine Cava, Miami-Dade County mayor:
"We're expecting a million new visitors, a billion new dollars plus in economic impact. So that's good, that's for all of us. And what we're building here today will last beyond the final whistle. We are so proud that we are going to have new soccer programs for our youth, new jobs, new impact for the whole South Florida region."
7. Unveil of countdown ticker
8. Close of countdown
9. People taking photographs of musician Marc Anthony in front of ticker
10. SOUNDBITE (English) Marc Anthony, musician:
"We couldn't be more ready to host you, to welcome you, to show you the love, show you what Miami has to offer. What we as a people, as a community have to offer. And me standing here, I'm beside myself because I say this every day: there's no city like Miami on the planet."
11. Crowd
STORYLINE:
Elected officials and representatives of FIFA started the one year countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday in a ceremony in Miami.

The city is scheduled to host seven games of the tournament, which will take place in stadiums across North America.

“In just one year, the whole world is gonna see what we already know, that Miami knows how to throw a party,” said city of Miami mayor Francis Suarez.

Miami-Dade County mayor Daniella Levine Cava said that the city is expected to welcome a million new visitors for the World Cup, with over a billion dollars in economic impact.

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