USA, Mexico, and Canada to host 2026 World Cup
MOSCOW — The United States will host the 2026 FIFA World Cup after its three-way bid – along with Mexico and Canada – was granted staging rights during a vote here on Wednesday.
The “United” bid, that will see 60 of the tournament’s games held in the U.S., with Canada and Mexico getting 10 each, beat out the underdog campaign of Morocco to bring soccer’s biggest show back to American soil. The U.S. previously hosted in 1994 and the potential for a highly lucrative tournament, plus the existing stadiums and infrastructure, likely played a major role in swaying voters. With the breakdown of voting results made public, the United bid claimed 134 votes, with 64 giving their support to Morocco and one country voting for neither bid. After the U.S. men's national team missed out on qualifying for this summer’s tournament, which kicks off at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium on Thursday, the news of the successful bid was a boost to frustrated American soccer fans. Following allegations of corruption regarding the 2018 and 2022 voting process back in 2010, more than 200 member nations took part in the decision this time around, instead of a 24-person committee. While Morocco, as expected, obtained strong support in Africa, the United bid’s power base in Central and South America, plus some welcome backing from parts of Europe and Asia, made the difference. There had been concerns that political factors, such as the United States’ waning popularity overseas and what was perceived as an interfering tweet about the bid from President Donald Trump, would count against it. However, the strong marks the United bid received from FIFA evaluators boosted its prospects. It is expected that both semifinals and the final will all be held in U.S. venues. Indeed, Trump's behind-the-scenes actions may even have helped sway some key votes. The White House provided U.S. Soccer president Carlos Cordeiro with three separate letters that Cordeiro showed to delegates, containing guarantees from Trump that any immigration policies relating to predominantly Muslim countries would impose no restriction affecting the tournament. Both bids were permitted 15 minutes to make a presentation to the FIFA members immediately before the vote. The United Bid featured a youth team player from each of the three nations, beginning with a moving tale by 17-year-old Canadian Alphonso Davies, the current Major League Soccer player of the week, about how his family had been welcomed after fleeing civil war in Africa. The three federation chiefs also spoke, with Cordeiro strongly emphasizing the profitability of a North American tournament, promising $11 billion in revenues. Morocco's presentation took some not-so-subtle shots at the U.S., highlighting the fact that guns are banned in Morocco and stating that during the 1994 World Cup even world-renowned soccer stars were unknown in America. It was a solid performance by Morocco, which entered bidding late and was always going to be up against the odds. In the end it wasn't enough, and Americans fans can look forward to the return of soccer's greatest event in what can only be seen as a massive boost for the domestic game. |
Yay.
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Ever watch these soccer games at the bar and there's always that one guy the whole game yelling - KICK IT - KICK IT!
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After the game: Me: "Man, I played awful today. Did you see how I let my man get behind me on that second goal? And I missed hitting Jake on that clear through ball toward the end. " Them: "You did a good job. You had some good kicks." Me: "Eh...." Posted via Mobile Device |
So I’m wondering if this means all 3 hosts automatically qualify? I know they usually only have one so I wonder how that will work. Anyone know?
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This is too cool, both Kansas City and Nashville are candidates to host games, hope they both make it but one of them at least should.
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Admission disclaimer: One of those who only really pay attention during the world cup.
So how does this work. The tournament games are hosted over the two continents? Who gets to host the deciding game? Also did heads roll after the US soccer team debacle? I read an article that said America finally has a top ten player in the world on its team. What happened? |
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Will Russia boycott the 2026 World Cup because the US boycotted this year's World Cup in Russia?
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ERIN GO BRAGH!
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Trump is winning again. :D
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He's probably talking about Pulisic.
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Should have been a joint bid between the USA and North Korea. But hey, at least we'll actually make that tournament.
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Awesome. Not only will a bunch of frogs come over here for this, but also a bunch of other foreigners. Just what we need more illegal immigration once a bunch of them refuse to leave
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That'll be dandy if the world hasn't been incinerated by then.
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I am super excited about this.
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First, they need to hire the right people for the GM and head coaching job. The federation panicked when Jurgen struggled, but putting Arena back in charge was a huge mistake, imo. Honestly, it would suck for KC, but Peter Vermes would be an excellent hire. |
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Do we know what US cities will be hosting games? |
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If they play in Denver, I might rent some rooms in my house out at an exorbitant rate. Does anybody know if the soccer fans will be like this...
http://www.dw.com/image/19324029_401.jpg ...or like this? It will impact my decision. https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7KQxJjJlppQ/maxresdefault.jpg |
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Arrowhead will host a game.
You heard it here first. |
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https://sports.yahoo.com/potential-u...140647995.html St.L has more grassroots soccer interest and a better history with the 1950 connection to the boys from the Hill, but they have shit for facilities and have demonstrated shit for fan interest. |
Russian sub with first touch goal on home turf.
Life is good for that guy. |
FINAL SCORE - RUSSIA 5 SAUDI ARABIA 0
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Go Russia!!
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Men's team will finally qualify.
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Soccer is gay
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Russia giving the the Saudies 'da bidnez..
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Egypt vs. Uruguay - first game of the day :clap:
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Soccer is just better seen live. I stumbled into a Manchester United pub in London. I tried to talk shit about soccer. They laughed at me. You Americans don't even know enough about football to even trash talk. Lets just have a pint and tell me about Farah Facett(its 1984). I ended up getting drunk with them and they let me go to the game and sit with them if I promised to join in if there was trouble. If you can see soccer at that level, in that atmosphere it rocks. Didn't understand the rules but everyone was having so much in the stands, its infectious. I went to a soccer game at Arrowhead. I don't understand the rules or why professional players couldn't pass it to one another. If a QB can throw a simple 15 yard pass. an outfielder must be able to throw to 2B, why cant a soccer player pass the ball 20 yards down the field consistently? I thought this sucks. Them I saw a World Cup game and they all were able to do crisp passes to each other. Way different game. |
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<iframe width="854" height="480" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Uy31pdfntUw" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe> He already have a massive whiff on the scoresheet. Backdoor on a corner all alone, and pushed it wide. |
Egypt's Keeper has been world class.
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Brilliance and heartbreak in the 89th minute.
Uruguay bops a BRILLIANT free kick off the far post, then immediate skies for an unstoppable header to put them ahead. Sooooo close to surviving a day without Salah with a draw. |
A biteless match
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Soccer haters always make me laugh, they can't keep away from telling people how much soccer sucks. They're like the vegans of the sport world.
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So Adidas has the Iranian's feet covered? This match is really NIKE vs. ADIDAS.
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Iran with surprising pressure. No result yet, though.
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World FIFA rankings:
21. Tunisia 22. Iceland 25. USA Bwaahgagaha! Just stop playing. Iceland has 334,000 people and they're better? That's half the population of Jackson Co for crying out loud |
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Iran with the win, 4 minutes into stoppage. Own goal. . . Tragedy. Onward - SPA/POR!!!! |
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