TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH:
Talyn Mirzakhanian, City Manager
FROM:
Alexandria Latragna, Communications and Civic Engagement Manager
SUBJECT:Title
Consideration of 2026 FIFA World Cup Banner Locations (Budgeted) (City Manager Mirzakhanian).
RECEIVE AND FILE
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the attached map identifying the proposed locations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Banners to be displayed throughout May 1 and July 13, 2026.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
There are no fiscal implications associated with the recommended action.
BACKGROUND:
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, with matches taking place across multiple host cities in North America. Los Angeles has been designated as a host City, with the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood serving as a primary tournament venue.
Manhattan Beach plays a direct role in the tournament, as the Westdrift Manhattan Beach Hotel has been selected to serve as an official team hotel during the competition. This distinction presents a unique opportunity for the City to showcase the Manhattan Beach community on an international stage and to demonstrate hospitality to athletes, officials, and visitors from around the world.
As part of its community outreach efforts, the Los Angeles FIFA Host Committee has offered a Public Engagement Program that provides host region communities with complimentary access to official World Cup artwork and branding for public displays. This program is designed to build excitement for the tournament, foster community pride, and create a unified visual identity throughout the greater Los Angeles region. While the banner artwork is provided at no cost, the City is responsible for costs associated with printing, installation, maintenance, and removal.
At the March 3, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting, the City Council...
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