Sideline Conversations: Ticketing, travel and the global stage

As the world prepares for the FIFA World Cup 2026 across Canada, the U.S., and Mexico, Sideline Conversations takes you beyond the pitch to explore the legal and commercial issues shaping the tournament. Hosted by Aarij S. Wasti (Gowling WLG, Toronto), Marlon Hill (WSHC+B, Miami), and Juan Carlos Partida (EC Rubio, Mexico City), your cross-border legal guides to the world’s biggest sporting event. In Episode 7, the trio is joined by guests from across the globe to unpack the final qualification playoffs, how host cities like Miami are preparing for kickoff, and what a first World Cup appearance means for emerging football nations. The episode closes with a look at the practical and geopolitical factors shaping the tournament, including ticketing and travel logistics. The group also reflects on key storylines from qualification and what to expect as the World Cup approaches. This video may contain information of general interest about current legal issues, but does not give legal advice.