Lionel Messi isn¡¯t the only soccer powerhouse heading to Miami.
FIFA, the sport¡¯s global governing body, is negotiating to lease as much as 60,000 square feet (5,574 square meters) in upscale Coral Gables, a city in the Miami-Dade county, according to a person with knowledge of the plans.
The Zurich-based organization, one of the world¡¯s most powerful sports bodies, is bolstering its presence ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, when Miami and 15 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada host games. It¡¯s likely to then make Miami its long-term U.S. base after the tournament, providing proximity to sponsors and offering a gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean.
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