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Rice to host interdisciplinary conference examining global impact of soccer
January 21, 2026
HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 21 -- Rice University posted the following news release:

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Rice to host interdisciplinary conference examining global impact of soccer

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As Houston prepares to host matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Rice University will convene scholars, professionals, athletes and community members for a two-day conference examining soccer's global reach far beyond the pitch. " The World at Play: The Beautiful Game in 2 . . .

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