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Verizon scores 2026 FIFA World Cup connectivity deal

The company is promising to deliver experiences for fans, players, media and more as part of the tournament

US telco Verizon has been named the official telecommunication services sponsor for the FIFA World Cup 26 in Canada, Mexico and United States.

The company is promising to deliver experiences for fans, players, media and more as part of the tournament.

For the FIFA World Cup 26, Verizon’s connectivity services will play a role across stadiums, official sites and various parts of the tournament operations, said the company.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said: “Football unites the world, and to unite the world we need to ensure that everyone is connected. Verizon is joining us on this journey to make football truly global, and will create the network that brings fans, players, partners and media alike together in 2026.

“We believe in the power of unity and, together, we’re excited about how Verizon’s involvement in these two groundbreaking tournaments can help grow the global game.”