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Watching the World Cup in a Global Crisis 

Tuesday, March 24 | 4 p.m.
Virtual

As North America prepares to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, crisis off the field continues to shape its headlines.

History offers many examples of global issues colliding with the championship: Since the 1934 World Cup held in fascist Italy, discussions of the tournament’s geopolitical significance, human rights implications and environmental harm persist. What can the world’s favorite game tell us about today’s issues?

On Tuesday, March 24 at 4 p.m., we invite you to a webinar on the 2026 World Cup in historical, political and cultural context.

Featuring:

• Shireen Ahmed, Toronto Metropolitan University
• Laurent Dubois, PhD, University of Virginia
• Jonathan Tannenwald, The Philadelphia Inquirer

This event is virtual only. Register here.