Inside Security Planning for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Описание: The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the largest sporting event in history.

With 48 teams, 104 matches, and events across three countries, planning safety and security at this scale requires extraordinary coordination and leadership.

In this conversation on Julie Parker Communications University, Julie Parker speaks with G.B. Jones, Chief Safety and Security Officer for the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Jones shares the framework he is using to prepare the security efforts, coordinate across agencies, and plan for the unexpected during one of the most complex international events ever staged.

This discussion explores leadership lessons that apply far beyond sports and security.

Topics include:
• Planning safety for a global event spanning multiple countries
• The role of relationships and coordination during major incidents
• How leaders prepare for crises when the spotlight is global
• Communications challenges during large-scale emergencies
• What organizations can learn from World Cup security planning

About G.B. Jones
G.B. Jones serves as the Chief Safety and Security Officer for the FIFA World Cup 2026.

He previously served as International Security Director for the NFL and spent 23 years with the FBI, where he led counterterrorism programs for major events and national security operations.

About Julie Parker Communications
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