On the occasion of this summer’s men’s soccer World Cup, hosted across Mexico, Canada, and the United States, the German Historical Institute Washington’s 2026 Spring Lecture Series, “The Beautiful Game,” will explore the sport’s impact from multiple perspectives.

This event brings together practitioners and media voices to examine the complex relationships between international club branding, league expansion, and the cultural identities of fans.

Featured speakers include: Steven Goff (Yahoo Sports), Dee Kundra (FC Bayern München – Americas), and Chuka Onwumechili (Howard University) in conversation with Samuel Jackisch (ARD – German Media Washington Bureau).

Free; registration required.

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