FIFA legends Marcelo, Kaká, Pepe, and Alessandro Del Piero showed up to celebrate the one year countdown to the 2026 World Cup.

A year away from the 2026 World Cup, the countdown to the most important event in international football has begun. On Wednesday, the Miami Host Committee and FIFA will host an official One Year Out celebration at the Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) to “offer exclusive access to upcoming tournament initiatives and showcase how Miami is uniquely positioned to host the world.

Lionel Messi returned to Inter Miami from Argentina national team to prepare for the Club World Cup opener Saturday vs. Al Ahly of Egypt.

FOX Sports' one-year countdown to the 2026 World Cup party featured Shaboozey and the largest drone show in Miami history.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino attempts to explain the expected global impact of the 48-team 2026 World Cup hosted by the U.S., Mexico and Canada.

Elected officials and representatives of FIFA started the one year countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday at a ceremony in Miami. (AP Video: Daniel Kozin)

Visas, travel bans, transport costs, security and relationships with the government - there is a lot to consider a year out

The Miami Host Committee for the FIFA World Cup 2026 will premiere a special video featuring four-time Grammy-winning recording artist Marc Anthony on Tuesday to kick off the global soccer tournament that begins next June.

Miami-based producer Mr. NaisGai is showcasing the FIFA World Cup 26 Host City's diversity, creativity and international culture with a Sonic ID that includes Latin rhythms and electronic beats.