With record-breaking television audiences during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the tournament’s success has increased the value of soccer media rights in the United States. Sources told Front Office Sports that bidding for the U.S. broadcast rights to the 2030 FIFA World Cup could begin at $1 billion. Fox Sports acquired the 2026 FIFA World Cup media rights for $485 million. With the success of this year’s tournament, Fox is expected to pursue those rights again in 2030, but it wi

This is the WEEKLY ROUNDUP! We’re officially in the 2nd week of July. The World Cup is nearing the final hour. Cyclists are preparing themselves for Tour de France. The MLB is commemorating its players for their skills throughout the season. Get ready to see what games lie ahead and whatever you missed recently. We have you covered! Headlines to Keep an Eye On: The 2026 MLB All-Star Game and T-Mobile Home Run Derby will both take place at Citizens Bank Park in the City of Br

This World Cup has been a roller coaster full of surprises as some of the favorites have been eliminated and underdogs coming out on top. But there have been plenty of things that we have watched so far that make us cheer with joy or accept disappointment. Here are the ups and downs of the 2026 North America World Cup, along with standout performances from players: The Ups: France is a standout due to their strong defense and consistent performances on the field, making the

The Quarter-finals matchups are set and begin on Thursday, July 9. This weekly hub will provide you with insight on storylines, events, and information surrounding the World Cup. World Cup Storylines to Watch France and Morocco will face off on July 9 in the first quarter-final match. The two teams last met in the 2022 World Cup, where France defeated Morocco 2-0. France will use that previous victory as confidence heading into the match, while Morocco will be hoping to accom

🏙️PHILADELPHIA, PA🏙️ With the World Cup coming to Philadelphia, a festival has also arrived to celebrate the groundbreaking tournament and has allowed fans from all walks of life to engage with the games surrounded with the same, like minded. 250,000 people have already attended and experienced firsthand what the event had to offer! Renee has partnered up with Visit PA and Philadelphia Soccer where she acted as emcee for Pennsylvania Day. THE ENVIRONMENT The entertainment v

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This is the WEEKLY ROUNDUP! Seeing each game, no matter the sport, is one of the luxuries of streaming and the devices we carry around with us. If you happen to miss one or wonder what games are coming up, make sure to tap into this series for weekly updates. Headlines to Keep an Eye On This year, the MLB All-Star Game and the T-Mobile Home Run Derby will be held in Philly at Citizen Bank Park in less than two weeks. The 2026 Wimbledon Championships are coming up with the w

The Round of 32 has already begun and will conclude on Friday, July 3rd. This weekly hub will provide you with insight on storylines, events, and information across the three hosting cities. World Cup Storylines to Watch Paraguay upset Germany in the Round of 32. The match finished 1–1, with Paraguay advancing after winning the penalty shootout. Germany became the first top contender to lose in the Round of 32. Paraguay was ranked 34th out of 48 teams to begin the tournamen

Another introduction of the team here at Renee Washington Media & Consulting (RWMC)! Keep a watchful eye for more team introductions as we head into July. Sofia Enriquez Sofia is a member of the social team for RWMC where she contributes to content creation, social media strategy, and event coverage. Through this role she has taken this summer, she helps create engaging content and support projects that aims to connect sports, storytelling, and strives to keep the community

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With the World Cup in North America, and some of the games being played in our very backyards, seeing the impact it has is something that is being noticed by millions. The economy seems to be having a boost! ✈️TOURISM✈️ Millions of people are expected to travel from all over the continent and the world to be immersed in the tournament—2.6 million are expected across North America. The tourism factor is already being shown now through the consumer culture that these visitors

This is the WEEKLY ROUNDUP! There are plenty of things to keep an eye out for. The NBA draft has come. The FIFA World Cup has entered its third week. The MLB has shown us plenty of great games over the past couple weeks. North America is showcasing what it truly means to be a sport in the western hemisphere, and the world. Here’s what to know and what to look for this week. Headlines to Keep an Eye On Always keep a close eye on the World Cup over the upcoming weeks because

The final group stage matches will take place on Thursday, June 25. This weekly hub will provide you with insight on storylines, events, and information across the three hosting cities. World Cup Storylines to Watch With Lionel Messi already having won the World Cup with Argentina in 2022, he's able to play freely in 2026, in what could be his final World Cup. Check out Fox Sports’ article to read how Messi became the World Cup’s all-time leading scorer. Cristiano Ronaldo has

Major League Soccer (MLS) clubs are using the 2026 FIFA World Cup as more than just a soccer event. They are viewing it as a business development opportunity to grow revenue, attract sponsors, and further build fan relationships. Through a partnership between MLS and On Location, the official hospitality provider of the FIFA World Cup 2026, every MLS club has access to premium World Cup tickets. MLS clubs are offering these tickets to prospective suite buyers, sponsors, and

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The World Cup began on June 11, 2026 and it’s already off to an exciting start. This weekly hub will provide you with insight on storylines, events, and information across the three hosting cities. World Cup Storylines to Watch This is the first time hosting duties have been spread across 3 countries. It will be interesting to see how the USA, Mexico, and Canada perform with home field advantage. Check out Sean Leahy’s article to see how host countries have historically done

This is the WEEKLY ROUNDUP! The World Cup has begun! The Knicks won the finals! The Hurricanes have taken home the Stanley Cup! UFC went to the White House! The fandom across sports is something to truly behold and bare witness to. Now, let’s find out what’s next and what already happened. Headlines to Keep an Eye On The FIFA World Cup 2026 is at its early stages, and the fandom will only continue to grow as the tournament travels throughout North America. The MLB is movin

Another member of the Renee Washington Media & Consulting (RWMC) team is coming up! Continue to look out for all the other people that are getting introduced from the team as this series precedes forward on a weekly basis. Hannah Matteson Hannah joined the Renee Washington Media & Consulting (RWMC) team with the title of Administrative and Operations Intern. Now being out of the realm of undergraduate and currently going for her master’s, the internship seemed like a great s

🌎🏆THE WORLD CUP🌎🏆 The World Cup is here! It is an interesting time for soccer that has the US having 11 venues set, along with some being in Mexico and Canada. Renee is working with outlets such as FIFA providing coverage to make sure that this iconic, worldwide event is brought to you. SEE MORE: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/reneewashington_worldcup2026-fifaworldcup-soccer-activity-7470860008591769600-gUk1?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAFreQS8BVFB6

Successful plane landings don’t make the news. A person safely returning home to a house in the same condition they left it doesn’t make the news. A surgeon successfully completing a complex operation doesn’t make the news. Airplane turbulence from the ground looks like chaos—but from inside the cockpit, it’s just part of the process. We are often only exposed to what goes wrong. Not what goes right. And that creates a distorted view of reality. What We See vs. What’s Actuall