The Sports Brief
World Sports ProgramAnalysis and research from the World Sports Program on the policy, economics, and governance shaping the future of sport.
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The FIFA Presidential Election: Six Months Out
On March 18, 2027, the 77th FIFA Congress will convene in Rabat, Morocco. The 211 member associations will elect the president of world football’s governing body, an election that will help determine the direction of one of international sp...
Beyond the Rec Center: Building the Next Generation of Public Sports Infrastructure
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Facilities to systems: The future of recreation is building connected sports ecosystems, not simply managing rec centers.
- Recreation to economic infrastructure: Public sports facilities can serve residents while also attracting tourn...
Who Governs the Future of Sports Betting?
Prediction markets, financial regulation, and the growing challenge of protecting sports integrity.
For years, the U.S. sports betting conversation centered on commercial sportsbooks, state tax revenues, and the rapid expansion of platform...
Does FIFA Need Outside Leadership?
The 2027 Power Struggle: Why Gianni Infantino’s fourth-term bid faces unprecedented institutional friction.
The Legacy Trap: Why traditional sports governance pathways are failing to meet the demands of modern commercial scale.
The Policy...
Geopolitical Capital: The Real Mechanics Behind China’s Global Stadium Spree
Sports infrastructure is rarely just about sports. On a global scale, it is a calculated instrument of sovereign strategy.
Over the past several decades, the People’s Republic of China has executed a masterclass in soft-power projection th...
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