World Cup 2026 Created a New Sponsor Tier: The Host-City Deal
For 2026, FIFA let each of the 16 host cities sell up to 10 local sponsors of its own. Here is how the new Host City Supporter tier works, and what it teaches anyone selling sponsorship.
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For 2026, FIFA let each of the 16 host cities sell up to 10 local sponsors of its own. Here is how the new Host City Supporter tier works, and what it teaches anyone selling sponsorship.
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