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From watch parties to packed stadiums, fans around the world are tuning in to the 2026 FIFA World Cup 2026™ - Canada, Mexico and the United States games happening here in Texas. Most viewers keep their eye on the ball, but some of the real magic happens off the field. “Fans see the match, the atmosphere and the final product on television, but they don’t see the thousands of operational details and delivery schedules planned down to the minute,” says Brandon Nimmers M.Ed. ’27. Brandon is a venue logistics manager supporting the 2026 World Cup at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, TX. When he began building his team, he knew he could turn to his Rice network — which led him to hire fellow Online MBAs Chaundra Frank, MBA ’22 and Josh Obregon, MBA ’23. The team shares behind-the-scenes details on FIFA fieldwork, their paths to Rice University and tips on navigating the network to pursue your passion. Read the full story! ➞ https://lnkd.in/exsDXi3R