<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/blog/article/braden-griffins-journey-from-bellarmine-to-the-fifa-world-cup.php" dsn="news"><featured/><pubDate>07/08/2026</pubDate><title>Braden Griffin's Journey From Bellarmine to the FIFA World Cup</title><author/><image><img src="/blog/images/Braden%20Griffin.png" alt="Braden Griffin"/></image><caption/><thumbnail>true</thumbnail><description>Bellarmine Class of 2025 graduate Braden Griffin shares how his education prepared him for a behind-the-scenes role at the FIFA World Cup 2026, where he coordinates transportation logistics for national team delegations.</description><tags><tag>Alumni</tag><tag>Knights Get Hired</tag></tags></item>