The FIFA 2026 World Cup officially kicks off in 100 days across the US, Canada and Mexico. Host Vanessa Perdomo speaks to Amy Hopfinger, Chief Business and Strategy Officer at FIFA about how the 16 host cities are preparing for the tournament this summer. 
On this episode: 
How do cities get ready to host the World Cup and what needs to be done over the next 100 days 
How is the US-Israeli war with Iran affecting their participation in the tournament
How FIFA is addressing security concerns

The FIFA 2026 World Cup officially kicks off in 100 days across the US, Canada and Mexico. Host Vanessa Perdomo speaks to Amy Hopfinger, Chief Business and Strategy Officer at FIFA about how the 16 host cities are preparing for the tournament this summer.&nbsp; On this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>How do cities get ready to host the World Cup and what needs to be done over the next 100 days&nbsp;</li>
<li>How is the US-Israeli war with Iran affecting their participation in the tournament</li>
<li>How FIFA is addressing security concerns</li>
</ul>

Michael Barr, Vanessa Perdomo and Randall Williams follow the money in the world of sports, taking listeners inside decisions that power the multibillion dollar industry. From media and technology to finance and real estate, leagues and teams across the globe have matured into far more than just back-page entertainment. The show explains the money behind the games.

Michael Barr, Vanessa Perdomo and Randall Williams follow the money in the world of sports, taking listeners inside decisions that power the multibillion dollar industry. From media and technology to finance and real estate, leagues and teams across the globe have matured into far more than just back-page entertainment. The show explains the money behind the games.

Scarlet Fu, Michael Barr and Damian Sassower follow the money in the world of sports, taking listeners inside decisions that power the multibillion dollar industry.

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The Business of Soccer: The FIFA 2026 World Cup Is Officially 100 Days Away 

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Join hosts Michael Barr, Vanessa Perdomo and Randall Williams for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.

This week's show features:
Steve O'Donnell, CEO of NASCAR on the sport's growth
Kerri Walsh Jennings, three-time Olympic gold medalist and former professional beach volleyball player on her investment in pro volleyball and the upcoming 2028 Olympics
Matt Freese, goalkeeper for the MLS New York City FC and the US mens national team on playing in this summer's FIFA World Cup and soccer's growth in the US - as heard live on stage at Power Players at Bloomberg World Headquarters in New York

 

Join hosts Michael Barr, Vanessa Perdomo and Randall Williams for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.
This week's show features:
<ul>
<li>Steve O'Donnell, CEO of NASCAR on the sport's growth</li>
<li>Kerri Walsh Jennings, three-time Olympic gold medalist and former professional beach volleyball player on her investment in pro volleyball and the upcoming 2028 Olympics</li>
<li>Matt Freese, goalkeeper for the MLS New York City FC and the US mens national team on playing in this summer's FIFA World Cup and soccer's growth in the US - as heard live on stage at Power Players at Bloomberg World Headquarters in New York</li>
</ul>
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NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell; Growing Pro Volleyball & USMNT's Matt Freese

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Join hosts Michael Barr, Vanessa Perdomo and Randall Williams for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.
They include a conversation on the NBA stripping the Los Angeles Clippers of five first-round draft picks and suspending owner Steve Ballmer for one year after finding the team had circumvented salary cap rules.

This week's show features:

- Kevin Demoff, President of the Los Angeles Rams and President of Team & Media Operations for Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, discusses the NFL expanding overseas ahead of the LA Rams trip to Melbourne.

- Valerie Camillo, Chair of the Women’s Tennis Association, discusses the impact of the US Open in making stars, and how the WTA is working to get equal pay.

Join hosts Michael Barr, Vanessa Perdomo and Randall Williams for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. They include a conversation on the NBA stripping the Los Angeles Clippers of five first-round draft picks and suspending owner Steve Ballmer for one year after finding the team had circumvented salary cap rules. This week's show features: - Kevin Demoff, President of the Los Angeles Rams and President of Team &amp; Media Operations for Kroenke Sports &amp; Entertainment, discusses the NFL expanding overseas ahead of the LA Rams trip to Melbourne. - Valerie Camillo, Chair of the Women&rsquo;s Tennis Association, discusses the impact of the US Open in making stars, and how the WTA is working to get equal pay.

LA Rams President Kevin Demoff on Building NFL Footprint Overseas

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Join hosts Michael Barr, Vanessa Perdomo and Randall Williams for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.This week's show features:
Alex Bazzel, President, CEO and co-founder of Unrivaled, the groundbreaking women's professional basketball league.
Tony Godsick, longtime agent of Roger Federer and co-founder of the Laver Cup

Join hosts Michael Barr, Vanessa Perdomo and Randall Williams for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.This week's show features:
<ul>
<li>Alex Bazzel, President, CEO and co-founder of Unrivaled, the groundbreaking women's professional basketball league.</li>
<li>Tony Godsick, longtime agent of Roger Federer and co-founder of the Laver Cup</li>
</ul>

UEFA Pursues Infantino Criminal Case, Unrivaled, the Laver Cup

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The Business of Soccer: The FIFA 2026 World Cup Is Officially 100 Days Away

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