A Grenadian banking customer is gearing up for an unforgettable sports experience after taking home the grand prize in a major co-branded promotion between regional financial institution Republic Bank and global payment giant VISA. Karan Budhrani has been confirmed as the grand prize winner of the Republic Bank VISA/FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier Promotion, which was open to eligible customers across all of Republic Bank’s operating territories.
The once-in-a-lifetime grand prize includes all-expenses-paid travel for Budhrani and one guest to Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, this month. The pair will attend Group Stage Match 37, a Group H fixture in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers that will see Uruguay face off against Cabo Verde. The high-profile match will give the winners front-row access to top-tier international football action as teams compete for a spot in the 2026 World Cup tournament.
In an official statement announcing the results, Republic Bank expressed its pleasure at confirming Budhrani as the promotion’s winner, extending formal congratulations to him on his victory. The bank also added that it hopes both Budhrani and his guest have a safe, comfortable, and truly memorable experience during their trip to the United States for the qualifier match.
The cross-territory promotion marked a collaboration between VISA, a long-standing official partner of FIFA, and Republic Bank to engage customers across the Caribbean region ahead of the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.