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US Mission Kampala’s Education & Culture Attaché Lana Surface with the FUFA delegation
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The local football governing body, FUFA, has established a partnership with the U.S. Mission Kampala ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 2026 World Cup is scheduled to take place from Thursday, June 11 to Sunday, July 19, 2026, across three North American host nations: Canada, the United States, and Mexico.
US Mission Kampala’s Education & Culture Attaché Lana Surface, with FUFA's Aisha Nalule, Edgar Watson and Ronnie Karema
According to officials, the collaboration falls under the broader framework of football diplomacy, aligning with the United States’ 250th Independence celebrations set for July 4, 2026.
The partnership aims to strengthen Uganda–U.S. strategic relations, promote mutual development, and create opportunities for technical capacity-building, cultural exchange, and long-term football development.
Edgar Watson And Ronnie Karema
A FUFA delegation—led by Executive Committee Member Ronnie Kalema, CEO Edgar Watson, and Competitions Director Hajati Aisha Nalule—held discussions with the U.S. Mission Kampala’s Education and Culture Attaché Lana Surface and other officials, where final agreements were reached.
Kalema expressed FUFA’s appreciation for the partnership with the U.S. Mission, noting its significance in the lead-up to the global tournament.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the first edition to feature 48 teams, and the first in history to be hosted across three countries simultaneously.
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