Working a FIFA World Cup had been on my professional bucket list for years. The opportunity is the continuation of a journey that started first at FIU, then in a major pre-World Cup event. That experience prepared me for the next challenge, joining the FIFA World Cup team and taking on an even greater level of responsibility. FIU Hospitality alumna Miranda Ghirimoldi (second row, center), part of the the 2026 FIFA World Cup events team. Working the FIFA World Cup wasn’t the finish line.