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Miami International Airport celebrated the opening day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with two performances for travelers inside Concourse D by Brazilian & Latin Sounds Co., featuring electrifying Samba dancers, high-energy Batucada drummers, and gravity-defying Capoeira acrobats. Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava was in attendance for the first performance.<\/p>

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\u201cToday\u2019s celebration is just one of the many ways we\u2019re giving World Cup travelers an engaging and memorable experience at MIA, whether they\u2019re staying in Miami-Dade County or connecting to another host city. Through maintenance upgrades, vibrant lighting features, beautification efforts, art installations, and immersive performances like today\u2019s, we\u2019re transforming MIA into a welcoming space that showcases our diverse Miami culture.\u201d \u2013 Miami-Dade County Mayor, Daniella Levine Cava<\/p>\n

MIA is hosting fan zones at gate E5 and in the Concourse H-J connector post-security, where all games will be shown on large-screen monitors, while many airport restaurants will air the games live as well. Soccer-themed art exhibitions are also on view in MIA\u2019s North and South terminals to get travelers into the World Cup spirit.<\/p>

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As the gateway of the Americas and the second-busiest U.S. airport for international passengers, MIA will serve millions of travelers during the World Cup. In addition to welcoming visitors for seven matches in Miami-Dade County, MIA will be a busy connector airport for travelers en route to other host cities across North America.<\/p>

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