2026 World Cup: Houston as Host City

Join WISE Houston virtually on Mon, OCT 3 from 1PM-2PM for a riveting discussion on the 2026 World Cup and Houston as a host city!

The largest sporting event in the world, the World Cup, is coming to North America in 2026, and Houston has secured the epic opportunity to serve as a host city. This historic opportunity is the first time 3 countries will co-host the World Cup and will also be the largest World Cup to date. Tune in for more insights from our panelists, as we gear up for the celebration of the beautiful game in North America and more specifically Houston.

Featured Panelists:

🔹Chris Canetti – President, Houston 2026 World Cup Bid Committee / Former President Houston Dynamo

🔹Janis Burke – CEO of the Harris County–Houston Sports Authority

🔹Amy Hopfinger – Chief Strategy & Planning Officer, FIFA World Cup 2026 / Former VP of Events for US Soccer Federation

Moderated by WISE Houston Member

🔸Chaundra Frank – VP of Finance, Houston Botanic Garden

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