The watch parties. The sold-out stadiums. Freddy and his fellow international visitors discovering Texas barbecue, gallon jugs of milk, and the sheer size of a Target. Something is happening with soccer in America – and it feels different this time. ASU's Great Game Lab will break it all down for us.
GGL Co-Director Andrés Martinez, GGL Fellow Andrei Markovits, author of Offside: Soccer and American Exceptionalism, and GGL Fellow Chris Ackels, Vice President of Strategic Engagement at Hunt Sports Group, will be in conversation, reflecting on the 2026 FIFA men's World's Cup, what it means for the future of soccer in America, and the state to which the United States has joined the global soccer community.
Date: This event was held on August 12, 2026 MST
Location: World Affairs Council of Dallas/Forth Worth