Visa, together with Street Soccer USA and Bank of America, announced on Mar. 28 the expansion of Visa Street Soccer Parks to every United States host city for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026.
The initiative aims to provide new community spaces in all 11 U.S. host cities ahead of this summer’s tournament. The parks are designed to transform underused areas into accessible centers for sports, learning, and community engagement.
Kim Lawrence, Regional President for North America at Visa, said, “With the FIFA World Cup just months away, we’re shifting from preparation to execution. This tournament is a global moment, but its legacy is built locally—in the neighborhoods that will host fans, families and the next generation of players. By expanding Visa Street Soccer Parks and supporting the local businesses and people who activate them every day, we’re turning tournament momentum into meaningful opportunity that lasts well beyond the final match.”
The expansion will include new parks in Boston, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Philadelphia and Tacoma among others. Organizers say these efforts reflect a shared commitment by all partners to use sport as a means of uplifting local communities through infrastructure investment.
As preparations continue for FIFA World Cup 2026 events across the country this summer, project leaders expect these new facilities will have lasting benefits beyond just serving visiting fans during the tournament.
