Arena of Nations: 48 Giant Soccer Balls
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Forty-eight oversized soccer balls transform Miami Beach parks and public spaces into a citywide tribute to the nations competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Arena of Nations: 48 Larger-Than-Life Soccer Balls is on view June 5 through July 19 at various locations across Miami Beach. Presented by the City of Miami Beach, the public activation features 16-foot inflatable soccer balls, each representing one of the qualifying teams.
The installations are designed as photo-friendly landmarks for residents, visitors and fans following World Cup events throughout the city. A mission-style scavenger game powered by Badger invites participants to find the soccer balls, capture photos or videos and upload them to a live global feed on the Miami Beach World Cup website. A “surge” feature highlights the country whose fans are most active during a given period.
The activation coincides with the FIFA World Cup’s South Florida matches, which run from June 11 to July 19. As part of the citywide display, the Miami Beach sign at Ocean Drive and 5th Street is also surrounded by 48 flags representing the qualifying nations. A complete list of soccer ball locations is available through the City of Miami Beach’s World Cup website.