Manolo Zubiria
Manolo Zubiria has been appointed as the director of the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will take place across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. His responsibilities include overseeing the organization and logistics of the tournament, which is set to feature an expanded format with 48 teams. Recently, Zubiria faced challenges regarding ticket sales, security arrangements, and ensuring a smooth experience for fans amid a complex political landscape. His efforts are crucial in addressing the myriad concerns related to hosting such a large-scale event.
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Guatemala:
Manolo Zubiria is the director of the Tournament Division of FIFA.
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Honduras:
Manolo Zubiria is the tournament director who announced the new water break rules for all matches.
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Slovenia:
Manolo Zubiria is the director of FIFA for the competitive part in the USA.
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Panama:
Manolo Zubiria is the director of the upcoming World Cup.
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Colombia:
Manolo Zubiria is the director of the Division of the Tournament for FIFA in the United States.
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Guatemala:
Manolo Zubiría is the tournament director for Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
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Suriname:
Manolo Zubiria is the Chief Tournament Officer who conducted the draw for the play-offs.
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France:
Manolo Zubiria is the operational director of the World Cup.
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Israel:
Manolo Zubiria was appointed as the director of the World Cup and had no answers to questions posed by the press.
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