United States, In A Joint Bid With Mexico and Canada, Chosen By FIFA To Host 2026 World Cup

By  //  June 13, 2018

Orlando named one of 41 cities being considered to the host games

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MOSCOW, RUSSIA – The United Bid representing Canada, Mexico and the United States made history when the vote to determine hosting rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ took place as part of the 68th FIFA Congress on Wednesday, June 13, at the Moscow Expo Center.

Orlando has been named one of 41 cities being considered to the host games in the United bid at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The United Bid Committee was created by the National Federations of Canada, Mexico and the United States to manage the bidding process for the 2026 FIFA World Cup™.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup™ will be the first tournament with the expanded 48-team format and will require world-class facilities and infrastructure to ensure a successful tournament.

The United Bid of Canada, Mexico and the United States is uniquely suited to accommodate FIFA’s high-level standards for hosting a FIFA World Cup™.

The United Bid was selected by FIFA as the host for the 2026 FIFA World Cup™, with up to 16 Host Cities will be selected as venues for games.

Canada, Mexico and the United States also have a long and successful history as hosts – 13 FIFA World Cups™ have been hosted in Canada, Mexico and the United States, five of which have set attendance records.

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