Footlab World, the soccer franchise, will open its first U.S. location in a 165,000-square-foot, five-acre venue in Orange County, CA, in partnership with Stake Investors in early 2026.
Footlab World is owned by Cristiano Ronaldo and Rui Costa, two Portuguese football players, and 7egend, a technology and digital innovation company.
Footlab defines itself as a company that “connects players worldwide, enabling them to measure and improve their skills while competing with peers from around the globe.” Its proprietary technology is. developed in-house by sports scientists, engineers, UX designers, and AI/data experts, delivering “an advanced, data-driven soccer experience.”
“Launching Footlab in the United States marks a major step in our global expansion strategy, and more than that, it’s a milestone in our mission to redefine the future of soccer,” said Paulo Almeida, COO of Footlab. “Orange County stands out as the perfect stage, with its passion for sport, diverse community, and dynamic market. We’re creating an experience unlike anything the U.S.
Cuenca, founder and CEO of Stake Investors, added: ”It is an honor and privilege to open the first Footlab in the United States and the largest in the world. We are especially proud that it will debut in Orange County in the City of Santa Ana, a great community that has been incredibly supportive. Bringing Footlab’s world-class technology, expertise, and passion to the United States comes at a perfect time, with soccer popularity surging across the country. I feel truly fortunate to collaborate with Footlab World to introduce this groundbreaking experience, and we can’t wait to share it with the American soccer community.”
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