From Kickoff to Consensus: The 2026 FIFA World Cup and North American Cross-Border Cooperation

March 13 - 14, 2026
9:00 AM to 5:30 PM CST
In-Person

University of Houston Law Center
John M. O’Quinn Law Building
Houston, Texas

 
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About the Symposium

This symposium celebrates two pivotal moments in North American cooperation: the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the five-year anniversary review of the USMCA. Through panels, keynote addresses, and scholarly discussion, we will explore the legal intersections of sport, trade, and governance in a trilateral context. Join us as we examine how international sports can inspire new legal frameworks for integration, innovation, and inclusion across borders. 

 
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Networking Opportunity

Gain access to a community of scholars, practitioners, and policymakers shaping international legal discourse through sport, trade, and dispute resolution.

  • Pre-symposium podcast to be posted on this webpage (after January 22nd, 2026)
  • Post-event papers to be published in HJIL

For questions, contact us at UHLCglobalprograms@uh.edu

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Upcoming Events

January 22, 2026 - Podcast Webinar

March 13 - 14, 2026 - Symposium