Adam Powell is host city director for Vancouver for the 2026 FIFA World Cup (PROVIDED BY A. POWELL/University of Windsor)
By Kate Hargreaves
While elite soccer players around the world were gearing up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, behind the scenes staff were making sure that cities across North America were ready to host them alongside thousands of cheering fans.
One of those people is UWindsor graduate Adam Powell, who spent 15 months during the planning phase of the event as host city operations manager before becoming host city director in Vancouver at the start of the tournament.
— Published on Jul 21st, 2026
Casandra Asoufi is volunteering at five FIFA World Cup games in Toronto (PROVIDED BY C. ASOUFI/University of Windsor)
By Kate Hargreaves
When Casandra Asoufi applied to volunteer at the 2026 FIFA World Cup back in September, she didn’t think much of it.
That was until she received word just a few weeks before kick-off that she had been selected from thousands of applicants.
Not only was Asoufi going to be part of the World Cup; she was going to be on the pitch in the centre circle as part of pre-match ceremonies at Toronto Stadium.
— Published on Jul 3rd, 2026
Dr. Kristen Morrison is studying the way community soccer organizations are leveraging World Cup buzz (PETER MARVAL/University of Windsor)
By Kate Hargreaves
Soccer fans are gearing up to watch Canada take on the best teams from around the globe in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Some supporters will even have the chance to support their team in person in Toronto and Vancouver, as Canada hosts the tournament for the first time alongside Mexico and the United States.
Among those cheering on Team Canada will be community soccer organizations, who plan to leverage the World Cup excitement to support the goals of their clubs.
— Published on Jun 11th, 2026
Adam Powell is host city director for Vancouver for the 2026 FIFA World Cup (PROVIDED BY A. POWELL/University of Windsor)
