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Littler Mendelson are most popular: with Senior Company Executives, HR and Inhouse Counsel What happens when different sports cultures and legal frameworks converge on the same global stage? Our Labor & Employment World Cup 2026 series aims to find out. Think of this less as a head-to-head match and more as a conversation between host city and visiting competitor—each shaped by distinct approaches to competition and the rules of the workplace.

At a Glance What happens when different sports cultures and legal frameworks converge on the same global stage? Our Labor & Employment World Cup 2026 series aims to find out. Think of this less as a head-to-head match and more as a conversation between host city and visiting competitor-each shaped by distinct approaches to competition and the rules of the workplace. For employers operating across borders, it helps to see how these systems intersect.

Kickoff: Getting to Know the Panamanian National Team The Panamanian national team, affectionately known to its fans as “La Sele,” arrives at the 2026 FIFA World Cup carrying both the immense pride and the significant responsibility of being Central America’s sole representative in this historic tournament.