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The 2026 FIFA World Cup and America’s Big Test

By ACoM

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Was Live Friday, May 29, 2026 | 11am PST

Overview

In just days, the United States will host the largest sporting event in history. The 2026 FIFA World Cup, spread across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, is expected to bring millions of international visitors, heightened security, enormous economic activity, and intense global attention to eleven U.S. host cities, including Los Angeles, Houston, Miami, Seattle, Atlanta, and the New York/New Jersey region.

But is the U.S. ready to welcome the world?

As kickoff approaches, journalists and organizations are asking urgent questions: Will visa systems and border policies facilitate international travel? How will host cities balance security with civil liberties? What protections are in place for workers staffing stadiums, hospitality, transportation, and tourism services? And what impact will the tournament have on immigrant communities?

Join American Community Media for a timely briefing on the opportunities, challenges, and unresolved questions surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and what ethnic and community media should be watching as the tournament begins.

Guest Speakers

  • Minky Worden, Director of Global Initiatives, Human Rights Watch
  • Katherine La Puente, Children’s Rights Senior Coordinator, Human Rights Watch
  • Jamal R. Watkins, Senior Vice President of Strategy and Advancement of the NAACPe
  • Ariel G. Ruiz Soto, Senior Policy Analyst at Migration Policy Institute

Presented by ACoM

Cover Image Credit: Canva Photos