Andrew Heffernan
Andrew Heffernan is a fellow at the Centre for International Governance Innovation and an adjunct professor at the University of Ottawa, where he teaches global governance, environmental politics and information integrity.
The World Cup’s significance lies precisely in its ability to create encounters that politics alone often cannot. Fans travel across borders, cultures interact, and millions of people participate in a shared global experience. At a time when international cooperation is increasingly strained, these moments carry greater importance, not less.