Strikers and security checks can paralyze a stadium

The logistical machinery behind a global sporting event is often more fragile than it appears. When more than 2,000 staff members at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles voted to strike just one week before a major match, organizers faced a hurdle that money could not immediately clear. While finding temporary workers for food service and hospitality might seem simple, every individual working at a World Cup venue must first pass a rigorous security check by local authorities.