{"id":34139,"date":"2023-05-18T05:53:19","date_gmt":"2023-05-18T05:53:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/18\/logo-for-2026-fifa-world-cup-unveiled-fans-mock-its-simplistic-design\/"},"modified":"2023-05-18T05:53:19","modified_gmt":"2023-05-18T05:53:19","slug":"logo-for-2026-fifa-world-cup-unveiled-fans-mock-its-simplistic-design","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/18\/logo-for-2026-fifa-world-cup-unveiled-fans-mock-its-simplistic-design\/","title":{"rendered":"Logo for 2026 FIFA World Cup unveiled, fans mock its simplistic design"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ue-c-article--first-letter-highlighted\"><span class=\"capital-letter\">T<\/span>he <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marca.com\/en\/world-cup\/album\/2022\/06\/16\/62ab91cc46163f28468b45ff.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>2026 FIFA World Cup<\/strong><\/a> is three years away, but <strong>Gianni Infantino<\/strong>, president of the sport&#8217;s governing body, unveiled the logo for the event on Wednesday and fans are mocking it for its simplistic design.<\/p>\n<p>Infantino, 53, proudly displayed the logo at a ceremony that featured celebrities from around the world, who enjoyed several performances put on by recording artists.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"ue-c-article__media ue-c-article__media--video ue-c-article--media-icon-m-from-tablet\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__media-img-container ue-l-article--expand-edge-right-until-tablet ue-l-article--expand-edge-left-until-tablet\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__media-video-responsive ue-c-article__media-video-responsive--16-9\"><noscript><\/noscript><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ue-c-article__media-caption\" itemprop=\"description\">\n<p><span class=\"ue-c-article__media-description\">FIFA Club World Cup to extend to 32 teams in 2025, says Infantino<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Ronaldo Nazario da Lima<\/strong> walked out with World Cup in his hands and unveiled the logo alongside Infantino.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Romy Gai<\/strong>, FIFA&#8217;s chief business officer, explained why they chose such a simple design.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The Official Brand introduces fans to the tournament&#8217;s new emblem, typeface and striking colour palette, three exciting elements that will bring this tournament to life in the coming months and years,&#8221; said Gai. &#8220;But it also goes beyond that, as we open countless opportunities to local communities and our partners to integrate their own story.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ue-c-article__subheadline\">2026 FIFA World Cup final date confirmed<\/h2>\n<p>He went on to state that the simple design will allow them to implement it in several ways with each indivual team.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;A local football fan, a global superstar or a famous location, the brand will spotlight distinctive aspects and highlight the inclusive and diverse aspect of the first FIFA World Cup featuring 48 teams,&#8221; said Gai.<\/p>\n<p>It was also confirmed that the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, dubbed <strong>United 2026<\/strong>, will be played Sunday, July 19.<\/p>\n<p>May 25, 2026 is the deadline for teams to release the list of players who will form part of their squad in the World Cup.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ue-c-article__subheadline\">16 venues for United 2026<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"ue-c-article__list ue-c-article__list--unordered\">\n<li>Azteca &#8211; CDMX &#8211; Mexico &#8211; 87,523<\/li>\n<li>BBVA Monterrey &#8211; Mexico &#8211; 53,500<\/li>\n<li>Akron &#8211; Guadalajara &#8211; Mexico &#8211; 50,000<\/li>\n<li>Lumen Field &#8211; Seattle &#8211; United States &#8211; 69,900<\/li>\n<li>Levi&#8217;s &#8211; San Francisco &#8211; United States &#8211; 68,500<\/li>\n<li>SoFi &#8211; Los Angeles &#8211; United States &#8211; 70,000<\/li>\n<li>Arrowhead &#8211; Kansas City &#8211; United States &#8211; 76,416<\/li>\n<li>AT&amp;T &#8211; Dallas &#8211; United States &#8211; 80,000<\/li>\n<li>Mercedes Benz &#8211; Atlanta &#8211; United States &#8211; 71,000<\/li>\n<li>NRG &#8211; Houston &#8211; United States &#8211; 71,795<\/li>\n<li>Gillette &#8211; Boston &#8211; United States &#8211; 65,878<\/li>\n<li>Lincoln Financial Field &#8211; Philadelphia &#8211; United States &#8211; 69,176<\/li>\n<li>Hard Rock &#8211; Miami &#8211; United States &#8211; 64,767<\/li>\n<li>MetLife &#8211; New York &#8211; United States &#8211; 82,500<\/li>\n<li>BMO Field &#8211; Toronto &#8211; Canada &#8211; 30,000<\/li>\n<li>BC Place &#8211; Vancouver &#8211; Canada &#8211; 54,500<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">(function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(d.getElementById(id))return;js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=\"https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/es_ES\/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.8&appId=160427764002568&status=true&cookie=true\";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}(document,'script','facebook-jssdk'));<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marca.com\/en\/football\/2023\/05\/18\/6465bd12e2704eb9308b4587.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 2026 FIFA World Cup is three years away, but Gianni Infantino, president of the sport&#8217;s governing body, unveiled the logo for the event on Wednesday and fans are mocking it for its simplistic design. 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