This is an article by Adam Johnson, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, August 20, 2025.
The quadrennial championship of the most popular game in the world—soccer—is coming to the United States in 2026, and fans from around the world will be in attendance. With the world watching the events, terrorists may try to capitalize on the World Cup’s notoriety.
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Adam Johnson
Adam Johnson is an exercise coordinator at the Texas Division of Emergency Management, where he helps emergency management professionals prepare for the next disaster. His special interest is large-scale events, and he endeavors to ensure the safety of attendees. He has a B.A. in criminal justice and a B.A. in emergency administration and planning from the University of North Texas at which he is pursuing a master’s in emergency management and disaster science.
