BellaGoal

Chairman of the Board: Ahmed Hammam

Editor-in-Chief: Ayman Badra

Articles

Why Soccer’s Major Tournaments Are Rethinking Opening Acts

Why Soccer’s Major Tournaments Are Rethinking Opening Acts
Articles · 05:09:30 - Sunday, 15 November 2026

Forbes contributor Clemente Lisi examines why major soccer tournaments are reconsidering their opening acts. The analysis comes as the 2025 Gold Cup final between the United States and Mexico at NRG Stadium in Houston showcased Mexico's Edson Alvarez and Guillermo Ochoa lifting the trophy on July 6, 2025.

Share this article: