FIFA NYNJ CEO on World Cup's 'Massive' Economic Impact

Alex Lasry, CEO of the FIFA World Cup 2026 NYNJ Host Committee, discussed preparations for the upcoming World Cup final, describing it as a unique and unprecedented event. Lasry highlighted the diverse and high-profile nature of the event, comparing it to a combination of a mini United Nations and the Oscars, due to the presence of heads of state, celebrities, and VIPs. He noted that while the first seven games were successful, the final requires adapting to new parameters to ensure readiness for this singular global occasion. He speaks with Katie Greifeld & Randall Williams on "The Close."