NEW YORK, NY (MARCH 11, 2026) - COPA90, the fan-first soccer media company, today announced that Pedro González Moctezuma has been named the winner of its creator search, Best Job in the World, and will produce original storytelling across COPA90 platforms ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The competition, which drew thousands of applicants from across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, set out to discover the next generation of soccer storytellers, capable of capturing the culture and communities that shape the game across North America.
After developing and shooting pilot episodes under the mentorship of COPA90’s creative and editorial team, Pedro emerged as a standout voice among the five finalists, with storytelling that documents soccer culture, communities and fandom, adding layers of authentic connection that traditional coverage typically overlooks.
Pedro’s ‘Footwork’ docu-series focused on the creative undercurrents of grassroots soccer in Mexico City, highlighting the art of ball repair, the world of semi-pro ‘Talacha’ amateur tournaments, and the subcultural revolution of soccer content creators that are redefining the fan experience in Mexico.
As part of his new role, Pedro will become a key creative contributor for COPA90 in North America, producing authentic storytelling and contributing to the company’s editorial coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Pedro will create content across COPA90 channels in the build-up to the tournament and throughout the competition itself, while working closely with the company’s editorial council and World Cup creative leadership.
“I’ve been following COPA90 for over a decade and the Best Job in the World is a huge milestone for my career, and my life,” said Pedro González Moctezuma. “Soccer culture in North America is incredibly diverse and creative, and I’m convinced the cultural impact of this World Cup will go far beyond the stadiums.
“I’ve always believed the best stories come from the communities that live and breathe the game every day. Working with COPA90 gives me the chance to explore those stories on the ground and share them with fans in a year when the world turns its attention to soccer on this continent.”
Simon Joyce, Chief Business Officer and President, North America at COPA90, said the competition reflects the company’s long-term belief that the next era of soccer storytelling will be creator-led.
“Creators will be central to how fans experience the 2026 World Cup and The Best Job in the World is a blueprint for how soccer stories will be told going forward,” said Joyce. “While each finalist did an incredible job of exploring the unique tapestry of communities and grassroots movements that define the identity of the game in North America, Pedro stood out for his curiosity, creativity, and ability to capture the authentic energy of grassroots soccer culture.
“We’re thrilled to welcome him as a key voice for COPA90 as we build toward the biggest tournament in the world.”
The Best Job in the World campaign launched in late 2025 as an initiative that reflects COPA90’s long-standing commitment to telling the stories beyond the 90 minutes, focusing on culture, identity, and the communities that shape the global game.
With Pedro now joining the COPA90 team, the company will continue expanding its creator-led coverage across North America, as anticipation builds for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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ABOUT COPA90
COPA90 is a world-class fan-first soccer media company. We tell authentic, impactful stories that matter. There's the game and then there's everything around it – the color and conversation beyond the 90 minutes. That's our field, that's where we play.
In North America, that field is a vibrant, fragmented patchwork of diverse cultures and experiences. The American soccer experience isn't singular – it's a poly-cultural tapestry that creates a unique expression of the world's game.
While traditional media sees fragmentation as a challenge, we see opportunity. We rise above the noise to connect the disconnected with storytelling that resonates regardless of team, game format, or national shirt.
COPA90 has been pioneering fan engagement since 2012 with content and experiences that win hearts as well as awards. While broadcasters point cameras at stars on pristine turf, we put ours in the hands of creators across the continent – building meaningful connections that cut across diverse soccer cultures. We believe that as the way fans consume soccer evolves, so too must the ways we connect with them.
This is COPA90. Fans First. Always.
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