BRINGING FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 TO BOSTON 

Strategic planning, project management, content creation, budget management

OBJECTIVE AND KPIS

Design a marketing campaign with a budget of US$1.5 million, running from January 2025 to June 11, 2026, to position Boston as a top destination for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Increase World Cup Related Tourism by 25%

Increase allied retail sales by 15%

Increase Social Media Engagement by 45%

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CLIENT

For this project, we worked with two main clients: Allen & Gerritsen, a Boston-based marketing agency, and Meet Boston, the city's official event-planning organization.

OUR APPROACH


Our strategy consisted of three key phases, each building on the success of the previous one. This approach aimed to engage customers and boost the likelihood of them booking a trip to Boston for the 2026 World Cup.

1

Hype

Highlight Boston's top attractions and demonstrate why it's a more appealing destination compared to other U.S. cities.
2

Trust

We build trust by showing that the city is safe, has a reliable metro, and offers a variety of secure, affordable housing options.
3

Experience

One month before the World Cup, we'll promote our upcoming events, including cultural exchanges, watch parties, and other activities.



We developed an app


that connects visitors with hotels and local businesses. It allows hotels and e-commerce sites to showcase their offerings while providing visitors with all the information they need for a great Boston experience. The app also updates users on watch parties, soccer field events, and other activities happening during the 2026 World Cup.

PLACEMAKING & EXPERIENCES

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Bus Wraps
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Hall of Fame
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Watch Parties & Cultural Soccer Games
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Bus Handles
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Street Banners

SIZZLE REEL

This video presents our concept. Due to budget limitations, some clips are sourced from YouTube and public places, but we’ve also included original footage from Boston and added our own creative elements. Please watch and let us know what you think.
THIRD PLACE! 

After the judges reviewed our proposal, we came in third among twelve teams presenting their strategies.

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Caryn Pang, Ph.D
Professor at Hult Business School

The professor guided the project, helping the team shape their ideas for a winning presentation to the judges. Her insights were invaluable.

OUR TEAM

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Kira Veselka
Ms in International Marketing
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Arina Bumbacea
Ms in International Marketing
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Jayanth Kodali
Ms in International Marketing
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Alex Louise Cortez
Ms in International Marketing

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