The 2026 FIFA World Cup comes to the New York metro area, and Hofstra University is ready. From the training room to the boardroom, Hofstra faculty bring research-backed expertise to the stories journalists are chasing this tournament season.
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The Cultural Game
Why soccer means what it means and what this World Cup moment represents
The World Cup has always been about more than the game. Brenda Elsey, Professor of History, studies soccer as a cultural and political force across the Americas -- from grassroots identity to gender and power. She can speak to what this tournament represents as a historical moment, on and off the field.
Expert
Brenda Elsey - History
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Health and Performance on the World Stage
Expert insight on what it takes to compete and recover at a World Cup.
Competing at this level means managing the body and the mind across weeks of high-stakes matches with almost no recovery time. Hofstra's health and kinesiology faculty are your sources for the stories behind the performance.
Experts
Jayne Ellinger - Athletic Training
Katie Sell - Exercise Physiology
Anna Len - Physical Therapy
Genevieve Weber - Mental Health
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Beyond the Pitch
What the World Cup does to cities, economies, and public health systems
From local business impact and tourism economics to disease surveillance and emergency preparedness - Hofstra faculty are ready to talk.
Experts
Andy M. Forman - Marketing & Tourism
Lauren Hindman - Management
Martine Hackett - Population Health
Meshack Achore - Population Health
