Bakersfield small business owners have a chance to compete on a national stage for cash and prizes tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Verizon announced the Small Business Super Pitch, a contest inviting entrepreneurs to present the ir businesses for a chance to win a $20,000 grand prize and tickets to the World Cup final.Twenty finalists will be selected to compete in live pitch events this June in Kansas City, Houston, Los Angeles and Philadelphia. Travel expenses will be covered for the finalists.Regional winners will advance to the final round on July 17 near the site of the World Cup final in New York and New Jersey.This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.Stay in Touch with Us Anytime, Anywhere: Download Our Free App for Apple and Android Sign Up for Our Daily E-mail Newsletter Like Us on Facebook Follow Us on Instagram Subscribe to Us on YouTube ...read more read less