“The Queen Mary is open for business,” stated Steve Goodling, President and CEO of the Long Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau.
“We look forward to the 2026 World Cup series,” Goodling added, “and the six events to be held in Los Angeles in 1928. The Queen will be our international icon, an asset bar none.”
The Los Angeles area will be one of 16 hosts for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with matches planned at the gleaming new SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. Goodling added: “ renewal came about with the partnership between the city and ship personnel, the mayor and entireMost of the other elected officials and staff were also in attendance Friday, including former Mayor and current Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Long Beach, and new Mayor Rex Richardson.
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