22-07-2025
⚽ Rhode Island is gearing up for World Cup tourism
We already knew that former Rhode Island Commerce secretary
Attorney Thomas Carlotto filed the incorporation paperwork for the nonprofit.
While Rhode Island won't host soccer matches as part of the World Cup, the state still believes it will see a flood of tourism because matches will be played at Gillette Stadium. Diossa, who won a state soccer championship at Central Falls High School, has said the tournament could generate more than $50 million in economic activity for the state.
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The team at Ocean State 2026 will be heavily focused on securing sponsorships, but it will also work with state tourism leaders on marketing, offering a top-notch visitor experience, and creating a legacy for soccer in Rhode Island that will carry on long after the World Cup.
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