FIFA ropes in Bank of America as first WC 2026 sponsor

FIFA has announced the first sponsor for the FIFA World Cup 2026, which is set to take place in the United States of America. Bank of America joins as the Official Bank Sponsor of the World Cup and will be working together with FIFA to engage communities, promoting human connection through football. Both will work towards supporting the growth of the game and will engage with audiences worldwide through various experiences. 

Gianni Infantino, President, FIFA, commented,

“We are extremely excited to welcome Bank of America as a global sponsor of this groundbreaking FIFA World Cup. Bank of America’s commitment to community engagement both domestically and globally aligns with our goals for the tournament and beyond, while its support of FIFA on an international basis is a major milestone for our organisation as we continue to serve our game for the benefit of the entire world.”

Brian Moynihan,, CEO and Chair, Bank of America, said,

“Football connects the world like no other sport. FIFA World Cup 26 is a tremendous opportunity to celebrate the pursuit of excellence and how we deliver for our clients, teammates and the communities we serve across the U.S. and around the world.”