The Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, located in downtown Dallas, was selected as the international broadcasting center (IBC) for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Texas metropolis is accustomed to this fact since it had already hosted the IBC during the last World Cup organized in the United States in 1994. In a press release, FIFA emphasizes the " state-of-the-art facilities » and 45 000 m2 of surface area of the site. Enough to provide “top-notch services to media professionals worldwide” said Mattias Grafström, FIFA Secretary General. "This partnership illustrates our commitment to maintaining the highest standards in broadcast operations. Thanks to the modernity of this infrastructure and the expertise of our host broadcaster, HBS, the IBC will provide an optimal environment for broadcasters and media professionals to ensure captivating coverage of this historic event", he adds.
As a central hub for national and international telecommunications, the IBC will receive approximately 2 000 media representatives for seven months, between January and July 2026. It will also serve as headquarters for FIFA's host broadcaster and media partners. “Hosting the International Broadcast Center will place the city of Dallas and North Texas at the center of global attention during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, comments Monica Paul, president of the World Cup organizing committee for North Texas. It is for us a huge honor to welcome thousands of media professionals at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. They will undoubtedly showcase our city and region throughout this ordeal, once again demonstrating our city and region’s ability to collaborate and take action on a global scale.” Organized from 11 June to 19 July 2026, this World Cup will take place in Canada, the United States and Mexico.
