Vancouver hosts first edition of Concacaf House next week ahead of World Cup roll-out


Concacaf is opening Concacaf House in Vancouver from April 26–30, 2026, the first in a series of fan-facing activations bringing the Confederation to life during the World Cup.

Coinciding with the opening of the 76th FIFA Congress on April 28, the Vancouver edition of Concacaf House will feature a ribbon-cutting during opening week and welcome fans, partners, and stakeholders to a new space built around football, culture, and shared experience.

“To open the first Concacaf House in Vancouver makes this especially meaningful for me personally. It’s my home city and it has been such an important part of my journey in the game, and Canada’s growth as a football nation has been one of the great privileges of my career to witness and support. With the FIFA World Cup 2026 coming to North America and our region, Concacaf House will offer fans a place to experience the passion, cultures, and stories that define our Confederation,” said Concacaf president and FIFA vice president Victor Montagliani.

Free public programming will take place at Jack Poole Plaza, adjacent to the Vancouver Convention Center at 1055 Canada Place.

Built around the theme of ‘41 for 1’. Concacaf House introduces the world to the confederation’s 41 Member Associations. The space is organised into four thematic zones, each designed to bring distinct national identities together under a shared passion for the game.

Featured experiences include The Kicks of Concacaf, an installation of 41 hand-painted pairs of boots (they call them cleats in North America) honouring each nation’s football traditions; The Vault, a museum-style exhibit of trophies, jerseys, medals, and interactive activities such as the Skills Zone, Sit Soccer, and Gaming Zone.

“Concacaf House is a powerful expression of who we are as a Confederation. All 41 Member Associations, each with its own identity, history, and pride, brought together by a shared love for our game,” added Montagliani.

After Vancouver, Concacaf House continues in Miami on Lincoln Road from June 11 through July 19, and in New York at The Oculus from July 4 through July 19, running through the World Cup final.

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