Tenorio recaps near disaster at Hard Rock stadium
Writer for the Athletic Paul Tenorio was at the Hard Rock Stadium for the Argentina vs Columbia. Tenorio discussed how things went south and gave some insight on how things may be different when the U.S. hosts the World Cup. The sheer financial and logistical footprint of the 2026 tournament will be exponentially larger. It won’t just be about managing stadium seating; the World Cup brings massive external fan zones, sprawling hospitality villages, and complex corporate activations.
With an international sponsor portfolio encompassing multinational beverage brands, global crypto casinos, and legacy automotive manufacturers, the physical infrastructure required to safely route the massive influx of VIPs and general admission fans will demand a complete overhaul of the failing security protocols witnessed in Miami.