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Kwiyuh Michael Wepngong
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Financial Management Specialist | US Peace Corps Yaounde, Centre, Cameroon

The 2026 World cup will be hosted by the Mexico, Canada and the US. For PMs involved with this event, What has been special about the organization this far?

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Danny PMP, PgMP
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Senior Consultant Tokyo, Japan
What stands out most is the scale of cross-cultural cooperation. Bringing together Mexico, Canada, and the US to organize an event on the world stage shows how strong collaboration across different systems, cultures, and ways of working can make something truly remarkable possible.
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1 reply by Kwiyuh Michael Wepngong
Jun 04, 2026 3:49 AM
Kwiyuh Michael Wepngong
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Hi Danny,
This is quite crucial especially with the present geopolitical, landscape. Thanks for your insight
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Rami Kaibni
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Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten Associates New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Although I am not directly involved, I live in Vancouver, one of the host cities for the World Cup, and the scale of the coordination and preparation efforts is enormous.
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1 reply by Kwiyuh Michael Wepngong
Jun 04, 2026 3:50 AM
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Wow Rami!
How I wish I was in your place to see this firsthand. Have a great time savoring the moments.
Thanks for your feedback
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Michael King
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Senior IS Project Manager| Baycare Health Systems Clearwater, Fl, United States
I also do not have any involvement in the 2026 World Cup. However, in Florida the tournament is heavily supported by regional authorities who have established strict security measures and transit plans to accommodate an estimated 600,000 visitors. There are 7 matches scheduled for Florida.
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1 reply by Kwiyuh Michael Wepngong
Jun 04, 2026 3:52 AM
Kwiyuh Michael Wepngong
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Hi Michael, You should be bracing up for the moments! thanks for your feedback
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Kwiyuh Michael Wepngong
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Financial Management Specialist | US Peace Corps Yaounde, Centre, Cameroon
Jun 02, 2026 12:18 AM
Replying to Danny PMP, PgMP
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What stands out most is the scale of cross-cultural cooperation. Bringing together Mexico, Canada, and the US to organize an event on the world stage shows how strong collaboration across different systems, cultures, and ways of working can make something truly remarkable possible.
Hi Danny,
This is quite crucial especially with the present geopolitical, landscape. Thanks for your insight
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Kwiyuh Michael Wepngong
Community Champion
Financial Management Specialist | US Peace Corps Yaounde, Centre, Cameroon
Jun 02, 2026 10:48 AM
Replying to Rami Kaibni
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Although I am not directly involved, I live in Vancouver, one of the host cities for the World Cup, and the scale of the coordination and preparation efforts is enormous.
Wow Rami!
How I wish I was in your place to see this firsthand. Have a great time savoring the moments.
Thanks for your feedback
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Kwiyuh Michael Wepngong
Community Champion
Financial Management Specialist | US Peace Corps Yaounde, Centre, Cameroon
Jun 02, 2026 1:33 PM
Replying to Michael King
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I also do not have any involvement in the 2026 World Cup. However, in Florida the tournament is heavily supported by regional authorities who have established strict security measures and transit plans to accommodate an estimated 600,000 visitors. There are 7 matches scheduled for Florida.
Hi Michael, You should be bracing up for the moments! thanks for your feedback
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Syed Ashir Riaz
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AI-Powered Social Media Strategist
Managing a tournament across three countries means blending three distinct sets of laws, transit systems, and currencies into a single, cohesive plan. Expanding to 48 teams also pushes resource planning and venue logistics to a whole new level. With unchangeable match dates, it is a massive masterclass in strict schedule control and cross-border teamwork.
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1 reply by Kwiyuh Michael Wepngong
Jun 06, 2026 7:54 PM
Kwiyuh Michael Wepngong
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Thanks for this feedback Syed... This should stretch the PM into new fields
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Kwiyuh Michael Wepngong
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Financial Management Specialist | US Peace Corps Yaounde, Centre, Cameroon
Jun 04, 2026 7:52 AM
Replying to Syed Ashir Riaz
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Managing a tournament across three countries means blending three distinct sets of laws, transit systems, and currencies into a single, cohesive plan. Expanding to 48 teams also pushes resource planning and venue logistics to a whole new level. With unchangeable match dates, it is a massive masterclass in strict schedule control and cross-border teamwork.
Thanks for this feedback Syed... This should stretch the PM into new fields

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