Miami Hosts Youth Soccer Clinic for 2026 World Cup

World Cup Host Committee and Miami-Dade Schools partner on 'One Game One Future' event

Apr. 13, 2026 at 4:36pm

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A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting a youth soccer match, with players and the field broken down into overlapping geometric shapes in bright colors representing Miami's sports teams.A community-driven youth soccer clinic kicks off Miami's preparations to host matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Today in Miami

The Miami World Cup Host Committee, in partnership with Miami-Dade County Public Schools, hosted a youth soccer clinic at Tropical Park over the weekend as part of FIFA's 'One Game One Future' initiative. The event brought students and coaches together to connect with soccer and foster growth both on and off the field in anticipation of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Why it matters

As Miami prepares to host matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the city is working to engage the local community, especially youth, and build excitement around the global event. This soccer clinic is an early effort to create opportunities for young people to get involved with the sport and the World Cup.

The details

The youth soccer clinic featured drills, games, and coaching for students from Miami-Dade County Public Schools. The event was organized as part of FIFA's 'One Game One Future' initiative, which aims to use soccer as a tool for youth development and community engagement leading up to the World Cup.

  • The youth soccer clinic took place over the weekend of April 13, 2026.

The players

Miami World Cup Host Committee

The organization responsible for coordinating Miami's hosting of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Miami-Dade County Public Schools

The public school district serving students in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

FIFA

The international governing body for association football, which organizes the World Cup tournament.

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What they’re saying

“Events like this youth soccer clinic are crucial to engaging the local community and building excitement for the World Cup in Miami.”

— Sylvester Stallone, Miami World Cup Host Committee Chair

What’s next

The Miami World Cup Host Committee plans to organize additional community events and initiatives in the lead-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The takeaway

Miami is proactively working to involve local youth in the excitement and opportunities surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup, using soccer clinics and other community-focused programs to build anticipation and engagement.