Complete Bid Book – United Bid

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Accommodation and FIFA HQ
We have already benefited from the
support of local CVBs and sports
commissions to complement the specific
contacts made by the United Bid with all
of the major hotel companies. These
organizations maintain close relationships
with all hotel proprietors in a given market,
as well as strong connections with local
government and civic leaders, and thus will be
able to ensure that FIFA and the 2026 FIFA
World Cup receive priority treatment, can
secure reasonable terms, and avoid inflated
prices and unreasonable minimum stays.
In addition to the qualified (3, 4 and
5-star) properties that the United Bid
has recommended, there are numerous
alternative accommodation possibilities for
fans or other visitors seeking lower-cost
options, including bed and breakfasts,
budget hotels, campgrounds, and more.
10.2 FIFA Headquarters
In each of our Candidate Host Cities, there is
a wide choice of top quality hotels with flexible
function space and office support capacity
that would provide a suitable location for the
FIFA Headquarters. Our recommendation
is based on a combination of factors:
geographic location, location of the opening
and final matches, the IBC, and Referee
Headquarters, as well as global flight
connections – especially to Zürich.
With that in mind, the United Bid
recommends Dallas or New York/New Jersey
as the location for the FIFA Headquarters
during the Competition.
Both Dallas and New York/New Jersey are
major global and modern cities with a vibrant
business community, robust hospitality
industry, and numerous entertainment options.
The two largest stadiums in North America are
located in Dallas and New York/New Jersey,
and both will host major matches as part of a
2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. The
United Bid also recommends Dallas as one of
the cities to host the International Broadcast
Center and the Referee Headquarters.
While the below proposals are for the
FIFA Headquarters during the Competition,
United 2026 will establish its permanent
headquarters in 2018. The location of the
United 2026 offices could be in the same city as
the FIFA Headquarters during the Competition,
or another Candidate Host City, and serve as a
subsidiary headquarters during the Competition.
Canada and Mexico will also establish
subsidiary offices to support United 2026
efforts in their respective countries.
FIFA Headquarters in New York/New
Jersey: The United Bid recommends FIFA
locate its main headquarters at the New York
Marriott Marquis – located in the heart of
Times Square. This location is walking
distance to attractions, entertainment, and
restaurants, and from a transportation
perspective, close to both Pennsylvania
Station and the Port Authority Bus Terminal.
The New York Marriott Marquis offers
almost 2,000 hotels rooms, 48 meeting
rooms, 40 break out rooms, and a total of over
110,000 m 2 of flexible function space that can
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