Team Canada supporter and 91ÑÇÉ« marketing expert to follow CanMNT World Cup journey
Whether you call it soccer, football, le football, fútbol, futebol, fudbal, fußball, toba, nogomet or something else, it is the most global of sports, with FIFA having more member associations than the United Nations has member states. The largest and least affordable World Cup to date, FIFA World Cup 2026 is marred with its fair share of controversies. Still, for billions of people, it is the beautiful game, and the world will be watching.Â
As the World Cup kicks-off for co-host Canada and former 91ÑÇÉ« Lion Niko Sigur makes his FIFA debut, sports marketing expert Vijay Setlur will be watching on from the stands.
Specializing in sports and tourism, , a Schulich School of Business marketing instructor, will attend stadium games and follow Team Canada’s journey in Toronto, Vancouver and possibly beyond as Canada co-hosts the men’s FIFA World Cup tournament for the first time. Like the men’s Canadian team, this is Setlur’s third in-person World Cup experience: He previously attended South Africa 2010 and Qatar 2022.
Setlur is available to discuss:
- Business of FIFA World Cup 2026 including ticket sales, marketing, fan engagement activities, sponsorship activations, athlete endorsement deals, licensing and merchandising, broadcast coverage, media/broadcast innovations, technology
- Fan experience and fan culture including supporters, fan events, fan attire and costumes, rituals, customs and traditions
- Impact of the World Cup on Canada including economy, local businesses, sport participation, and Canadian sport industry
- Tourism impact including visitor economy and place branding
- Popular culture and FIFA World Cup including music, celebrity, art, fashion, film, food, and video gaming
- Experience of travelling Canadian fans and the Canadian supporter experience, including support for Canada, activities, game preparations, rituals, attire and apparel
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