The World Cup Effect: Opportunities for Media, Business and Communities
— Join live webinars or view the recordings.
— View resources for people new to the World Cup’s impact
— Participate in discussion forums for various industry verticals
— Keep access to the course content through July 17, 2026.
— This course is offered in partnership with Edmaker, experts in online learning communities.
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The series is hosted by AP’s Ricardo Zuniga, director of global beats, including Entertainment, Sports, Business, Climate, Education, Religion, Health & Science, and Trends & Culture.
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Live session topics
Week 1: World Cup crash course
AP editorial leader Ricardo Zuniga, director of global beats, opens the series with an essential introduction to the World Cup as an event, cultural force and opportunity. Global soccer correspondent James Robson joins from the UK to share how World Cup 2026 differs from past events. Sports writer Anne Peterson, who has covered five World Cups, will share what to know about soccer culture in the U.S. The session will cover what makes this World Cup unique in its span of three countries (Canada, Mexico and the United States) and 48 teams, as well as the history of the event and what to know about the fan bases that it is likely to attract.
Speakers:
– Anne M. Peterson, sports writer, Associated Press
– James Robson, global soccer correspondent, Associated Press
– Ricardo Zuniga, director of global beats, Associated Press
Week 2: The economic impact (and potential) of the World Cup global fan base
With its waves of fans comes opportunities for news coverage, business interests, and community engagement. Learn details about the World Cup’s fan bases, when and where they’re expected to be, what their spending habits often are, and what traveling fans from countries with a deep soccer culture can expect when they arrive in American host cities. This session provides the groundwork for you to translate the details into potential opportunities for news, business or community.
Speakers:
– Davidde Corran, multi-format journalist, SNTV
– Wyatte Grantham-Philips, business reporter, Associated Press
– Karl Ritter, deputy sports editor for international sports, Associated Press
Week 3: The business of World Cup 2026
Join us for a fireside chat with Major League Soccer’s Dan Courtemanche, as we explore the business opportunities (and risks) related to World Cup 2026. The discussion features Victor Matheson, professor of economics and expert on sports economics and course host Ricardo Zuniga, director of global beats. Participants will leave with insights to apply to your World Cup content or business strategy.
– Dan Courtemanche, executive vice president, chief communications officer, Major League Soccer
– Victor Matheson, professor of economics and expert on sports economics, The College of Holy Cross (MA)
– Ricardo Zuniga, director of global beats, Associated Press
Tools demo: How to create a communications calendar for World Cup 2026
Learn communications planning techniques in this 10-minute demonstration of how to structure your communications, PR or other event plans leading up to World Cup 2026. AP partner Onclusive will share its customized World Cup Planner, a structured communications calendar available to course participants, who will receive a free trial subscription.
–Sarah Wait, director of global partnerships, Onclusive
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