Sports in Orlando, Florida

Greater Orlando 2026 FIFA World Cup Pursuit Partners Present to FIFA and U.S. Soccer

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, July 22, 2020

ORLANDO, Fla., July 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Greater Orlando 2026 FIFA World Cup Pursuit Partners (GO26) Greater Orlando Sports Commission, City of Orlando, Orange County and Orlando City Soccer Club presented to officials from FIFA and U.S. Soccer yesterday.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., July 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Greater Orlando 2026 FIFA World Cup Pursuit Partners (GO26) Greater Orlando Sports Commission, City of Orlando, Orange County and Orlando City Soccer Club presented to officials from FIFA and U.S. Soccer yesterday.
  • The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the largest in history, bringing in 48 teams, 80 matches and is projected to exceed $5 billion in economic impact.
  • We were so pleased to have had the opportunity to share our collective vision for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Orlando with our colleagues from FIFA and U.S. Soccer.
  • Visit Orlando2026.com for news, updates and to sign up to be notified about upcoming opportunities to support the 2026 Greater Orlando World Cup Bid.

Cheez-It® Heads To Orlando To Join Florida Citrus Sports Beginning With 2020 Season

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Wednesday, May 27, 2020

The move kicks off a multi-year agreement between Florida Citrus Sports (FCS) and Cheez-It, brokered by Denver-based Impression Sports & Entertainment.

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  • The move kicks off a multi-year agreement between Florida Citrus Sports (FCS) and Cheez-It, brokered by Denver-based Impression Sports & Entertainment.
  • Now we're excited to turn to the next page and build our bowl-season tradition further through our new partnership with Florida Citrus Sports and the world-class destination of Orlando."
  • "We're proud to partner with Cheez-It, one of the boldest and most creative sponsors in college football," said Steve Hogan, CEO of Florida Citrus Sports.
  • Florida Citrus Sports is a not-for-profit event management organization dedicated to positively impacting the Orlando region while enhancing the quality of life in Central Florida through world-class events, including the Cheez-It Bowl, Vrbo Citrus Bowl, Camping World Kickoff, and the Florida Blue Florida Classic.