Talk with Carlos Navarrete Patiño: Designing the FIFA World Cup 2026
Carlos Navarrete Patiño: Designing the FIFA World Cup 2026
On 30 September at 6:00 PM CEST, Domus Academy will welcome Carlos Navarrete Patiño for a new Disrupting Patterns Talk dedicated to creativity, live entertainment and large-scale global events.
About Carlos Navarrete Patiño and Balich Wonder Studio
Carlos Navarrete Patiño is a Global Creative Director, Show Director, Production Designer and Costume Designer working with Balich Wonder Studio, where his most recent work includes serving as Creative Director for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Ceremonies. His practice combines creative direction, visual storytelling, performance and production design across major international live events.
Balich Wonder Studio is an international creative entertainment company specialising in large-scale ceremonies, live shows, immersive experiences and luxury brand events. Its portfolio includes:
- Olympic and Paralympic Games ceremonies, including Torino 2006, Sochi 2014, Rio 2016 and Milano Cortina 2026
- FIFA World Cup ceremonies and events, including FIFA World Cup 2022 and FIFA World Cup 2026
- UEFA events and football spectacles, including UEFA Champions League Final shows
- Many other events for leading brands like LVMH, Louis Vuitton, Buccellati, Max Mara, Dolce & Gabbana, Ferrari and F1.
Behind the Creative Direction of the FIFA World Cup 2026
During the talk, Carlos Navarrete Patiño will take us through his creative career journey, from designing for small-scale events to working on some of the world’s largest live productions. He will explore how his experience across design, costume design and creative direction has shaped his practice, and share the milestones, challenges and opportunities that ultimately led to his recent creative contribution to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Ceremonies.
