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Adam Beissel @abeissel.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Join me tonight at March First Brewery in Cincinnati to discuss the 2026 FIFA World Cup. You can still register here: www.miamialum.org/s/916/22/Int...

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Adam Beissel @abeissel.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Another brilliant article by Dr Allison. A fair and honest critique of the work done on sport mega-events (mine included). Lots to think about.

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Adam Beissel @abeissel.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Enjoyed delivering research talks on the 2026 World Cup at Georgia Tech and University of Georgia this week. Special thanks to Kirk Bowman (GT) and @casmudde.bsky.social (UGA) for the invitation and top notch hospitality.

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Cas Mudde @casmudde.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Today we will have the third lecture in the GT-UGA Soccer and Politics Lecture Series, which I co-organize with my friend Kirk Bowman at Georgia Tech. The speaker is @abeissel.bsky.social (Miami University, OH), who is working on various research projects related to the MAGA World Cup.

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Adam Beissel @abeissel.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

📣 NEW PUB 📣 with Ryan King-White in Soccer & Society Journal. We examine the 2026 FIFA World Cup intra-city competitive bid process, focusing on the urban politics and governance strategies of two major US cities: Cincinnati, Ohio and Baltimore, Maryland. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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A tale of two cities: a case study approach examining the inter-city competitive bid process for the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup

This paper examines the 2026 FMWC intra-city competitive bid process, focusing on the urban politics and governance strategies of two major US cities – Cincinnati, Ohio and Baltimore, Maryland – as...

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Adam Beissel @abeissel.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Our new book is out today! We’re pleased to announce the release of our new edited book: Critical Perspectives on the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup: Events, Issues, Controversies (Routledge).

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The Athletic | Football @theathleticfc.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Gianni Infantino and Donald Trump appear to enjoy a "great friendship", with the FIFA president invited to the U.S. President's inauguration. Apart from the Instagram posts and gushing statements, what does this sporting political bromance mean for the 2026 World Cup? 🔗nyti.ms/4geZ6d7

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Adam Beissel @abeissel.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

Interesting. Very interested in learning the details of this deal.

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Adam Crafton @adamcrafton.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

FIFA have given the Saudi bid for 2034 the same 4.1/5 score for its stadiums - despite eight not yet built - as they gave to the Canada-Mexico-USA bid for 2026, all of which are built, many of which are world leading NFL stadia. I mean, how? www.nytimes.com/athletic/595...

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FIFA report: Saudi 2034 World Cup bid has ‘medium’ human rights risk

According to a FIFA evaluation, Saudi Arabia's World Cup hosting bid in 2034 has "good potential" to spark reform

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Adam Beissel @abeissel.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

The 'keep politics out of sports' crowd is awfully silent that last few days.

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