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Page 1 of 4 <br />City of Redwood City 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA. 94063 Tel: 650-780-7000 www.redwoodcity.org <br />STAFF REPORT <br />To the Honorable Mayor and City Council <br />From the City Manager <br />DATE: May 11, 2026 <br />SUBJECT <br />Raising and display of the World Cup flag in recognition of the FIFA World Cup 26™ taking place in the San <br />Francisco Bay Area <br />SUMMARY <br />Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the raising and display of the World Cup flag in <br />recognition of the FIFA World Cup 26 taking place in the San Francisco Bay Area. <br />This ceremonial action aligns with regional efforts coordinated by the Bay Area Host Committee and <br />supports Redwood City’s planned public activations, including authorized World Cup viewing events on <br />Courthouse Square. Adoption of the resolution would allow the City to participate in the “30 Days to <br />Kickoff” regional flag-raising event on May 12, 2026, and to display the flag throughout the duration of <br />the World Cup. <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />Adopt a resolution authorizing the raising and display of the FIFA World Cup 26TM flag as part of the May <br />12, 2026, Regional Flag Raising Event and for the duration of the FIFA World Cup 26 TM . <br />STRATEGIC PLAN GUIDING PRINCIPLE <br />Economic Vitality <br />Communication and Community Building <br />7.A. - Page 1 of 7 <br />7