The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the most geographically complex mega-event in sports history, spanning 16 stadiums across three countries. For corporate executives attending or overseeing operations, the stakes extend far beyond the pitch.

Threat actors—both opportunistic criminals and sophisticated nation-states—view this massive convergence of physical crowds and connected infrastructure as a prime opportunity to target high-value corporate leaders.

Are your executives fully protected from cyber-physical convergence?

Historically, physical security and cybersecurity have operated in silos. This joint white paper from BlackCloak and PwC outlines a unified, 360-degree protective framework designed to protect your leadership team before, during, and after the tournament.

Inside the Joint Perspective Paper:

  1. The Cross-Border Risk Surface: Analyzing the dual exposure of physical travel and digital vulnerabilities outside the corporate perimeter.
  2. Lessons from the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics: How modern adversaries target the executive-adjacent infrastructure (such as hotels) where high-value attendees stay.
  3. An Integrated Solution: How combining BlackCloak’s Digital Executive Protection and PwC’s Executive Security Study creates a layered response.