The city of Birmingham, Alabama, celebrated a historic milestone ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ with the official opening of the first FIFA Arena facility in the United States.
The facility represents a major investment in the local community and arrives just 72 days before the start of the FIFA World Cup™ — a reminder of the strong legacy impact of the tournament.
The project is part of a global commitment to install at least 1,000 mini-pitches by 2031 to provide sustainable football infrastructure, particularly for those living in disadvantaged inner-city or rural areas. A parallel FIFA Arena was also unveiled in Oakland, California, reflecting a shared national commitment to invest in communities through the game…