2026 cincy world cup by Betsy Ross

Being the host city for a World Cup match (or matches) can mean more than $600 Million in economic impact to an area. Julie Calvert with Visit Cincy talks about what landing a World Cup match can mean to the region in the way of travel and tourism, jobs and talent and jobs acquisition. 

Putting together the Cincy 2026 FIFA World Cup bid included not just facilities, hotels, housing and more, but also included a comprehensive human rights outline. Mary Stagaman leads the bid's human rights efforts--and in this episode she discusses the importance of a strong human rights campaign and how it relates to the 2026 World Cup bid. 

In this inaugural edition of our 2026 Cincy World Cup podcast, we take you to the recent SoccerX Americas convention in Miami, where representatives from Cincinnati made their pitch for Cincinnati to be a host for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.