Miami Presents: The Politics and Economics of the FIFA World Cup 2026
Featuring Dr. Adam Beissel
Join us for Winter College – five days of lunchtime webinar lectures and MUAA's famous virtual bourbon and wine tastings. All fun and no exams means this is the collegiate experience of your dreams!
Please join us for a timely discussion with Dr. Adam Beissel, Associate Professor of Sport Leadership and Management (SLAM), as he takes us inside the politics and economics behind the 2026 FIFA World Cup, jointly hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States. This session will offer an inside look at how major sporting events impact policy decisions, global relationships, and financial landscapes across host nations.
Dr. Adam S. Beissel is an Associate Professor of Sport Leadership and Management (SLAM) at Miami University (OH). Before joining Miami in 2017, Adam previously held a faculty position in the Physical Cultural Studies program at the University of Maryland, College Park.
The presentation is free to watch online - registration is required.
Please reach out to Mollie Young at youngmr@miamioh.edu with any questions.
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