News Summary

• Laura Williamson is editor-in-chief of The Athletic’s UK newsroom and global soccer coverage.
• The Athletic will have reporters at all 104 games across the 16 host cities, with over 100 journalists producing written, video, social, and podcast content.
• Williamson: “I think we will have the most comprehensive coverage of the biggest soccer tournament.
• We’ll have more writers on the ground throughout the three host countries than any other outlet.
• We want to be there alongside newcomers to sports, holding their hands and guiding them through it”