The Safety Clock Is Ticking on the 2026 World Cup—And We’re Not Ready

The workers building the 2026 World Cup deserve more than applause after a successful tournament. They deserve protection during the dangerous months leading up to it

By Michael Rabasca | November 25, 2025 | Law.com

Michael Rabasca of The Epstein Law Firm. Courtesy photo
Michael Rabasca of The Epstein Law Firm. Courtesy photo

 

In an earlier piece I wrote, I laid out a simple truth: the 2026 World Cup will rise on the backs of a workforce that most fans will never see. The cranes, the scaffolding, the electricians navigating half-lit tunnels under stadiums—they’re the real foundation. But as we inch closer to kickoff, it’s becoming clear that the worker-safety risks behind this tournament aren’t just theoretical. They’re structural. They’re escalating. And we’re running out of time to get ahead of them… Read More