Jun, 2018 moscow in the end, the united statesled bid to bring the 2026 world cup to north america won the tournaments hosting rights by a landslide over morocco with a 465 vote at wednesdays fifa. The 23 potential world cup 2026 venues in canada, the united states and mexico 10 of the 17 usa cities would eventually be used. Apr 27, 2018 the race to host the 2026 fifa world cup had already gotten tighter than the collective bid from the united states, mexico and canada would have liked. How the 2026 world cup bid was won by canada, mexico and. United statesled 2026 world cup bid in jeopardy to. Jun, 2018 the north american bid of the united states, mexico and canada easily won wednesdays vote from fifas member associations to host the 2026 world cup it will be the first mens world cup held in.
Jacksonville could see 2026 impact from world cup vote. The european nation has decided to vote for morocco to host the 2026 world cup, according to a statement issued by the moroccan royal football federation frmf. A serial bidder for the fifa world cup, morocco has failed in four previous attempts to land soccers illustrious showpiece. Fifa boss gianni infantino says bid process is fair, objective and transparent also in sport big hitting, big money, big hype all you need to know about wilder v fury. North american bid for 2026 world cup includes 23 cities. Mar 26, 2018 world cup 2026 2 comments about world cup 2026 vote process. Fifa world cup 2026 news 2026 fifa world cup bid books.
The entire fifa congress set the rules, regulations and bidding timeline for the 2026 world cup host decision on thursday, and its one that favors the u. United statesled 2026 world cup bid in jeopardy to morocco. Jun 11, 2018 wednesdays vote to determine whether a u. The united 2026 world cup bid has received support from david beckham as they look to edge out morocco in fifas vote.
Morocco competes to host fifa world cup 2026 news al jazeera. Morocco to build 2026 world cup projects regardless of host vote. The big vote will be held june in moscow, just before this summers world cup kicks off. World cup matches wont come to jacksonville in 2026, but the first coast could still receive an impact from fifas vote wednesday to award hosting rights to. Fifa 2026 world cup host cities selection process takes next. Morocco to build 2026 world cup projects regardless of. Metlife stadium is one of 23 potential locations for the 2026 world cup. The ballots will be cast just days before the opening match of the 2018 world cup between russia and saudi arabia in moscow with the 2026 hosts expected to be announced on june. Not only that, they must also formally commit to conducting their activities based on sustainable. The tournament will be jointly hosted by 16 cities in three north american countries. With its sights now firmly set on the 2026 edition, the north african. Fifa have received 2026 fifa world cup bid books from both the morocco football association and the joint bid from the canadian soccer association, the. Vancouver was not a candidate host city in the bid book presented to fifa ahead of the vote to secure the rights to the 2026 fifa world cup, he added.
United 2026 also known as the north american 2026 bid was a successful joint bid, led by the united states soccer federation, together with the canadian soccer association and the mexican football federation, to host the 2026 fifa world cup in the united states, canada, and mexico. Why the us could lose its 2026 world cup bid to morocco. Metlife stadium, new jersey could host world cup final mike davis, asbury park press published 6. The tournament will be jointly hosted by 16 cities in three north. Can morocco win their bid to host the 2026 world cup and become only the second african country to stage the planets biggest football competition. With just over three months until the vote for the 2026 world cup, the u. Mar 07, 2018 the vote to determine which bid will win the rights to host the 2026 world cup is a few months away, and with the north american bid changing course and moroccos bid reportedly gaining steam, we.
Morocco will complete many of the plans in its 2026 world cup bid even if. World football share in line with the approved timeline for the bidding process of the 2026 fifa world cup, fifa has received the following bid books, which are available on along with. The 2026 world cup bid voting factors and how morocco could. Rabat morocco is determined to carry out the projects listed in its 2026 world cup bid book, even if the north african country loses hosting rights of the 23rd fifa world tournament. How to watch the fifa world cup 2026 vote live on tv and online morocco could become only the second african nation to host the tournament if they can beat a combined bid from the usa, canada and. The north american bid of the united states, mexico and canada easily won wednesdays vote from fifas member associations to host the 2026. For the first time in history, fifas member associations were given the opportunity to vote on the host for the fifa world cup. Former england captain david beckham says great countries. North america to host 2026 world cup after winning vote. United bid selected to host the 2026 fifa world cup. Washington, dc the united bid of canada, mexico, and the united states were selected to host the 2026 fifa world cup earlier today by the 68th fifa congress in moscow.
United states, mexico and canada bid wins vote, will host tournament in eight years its massive news for the three countries, with mexico and usa getting the. The combined north american bid easily defeated a bid by. Fifa council approves open vote for 2026 world cup. Jun 08, 2018 the united states, mexico and canada won the right to host soccers 2026 world cup in a vote of fifas member associations on wednesday. The race to host the 2026 fifa world cup had already gotten tighter than the collective bid from the united states, mexico and canada would have liked. The united states, mexico and canada won the right to host soccers 2026 world cup in a vote of fifas member associations on wednesday.
Beckham backs usa, canada and mexico world cup bid. How the 2026 world cup bid was won by canada, mexico and the u. Candidate cities selection process for 2026 world cup takes. The 2026 world cup bid voting factors and how morocco. Mar 15, 2018 azteca stadium in mexico city, which hosted the 1970 and 1986 world cup finals, could host matches in the event for the third time if a north american bid for the 2026 tournament is successful. Fifa will make the final choice on those cities with input from the bid committee. Can morocco 2026 upset the odds to land the fifa world cup. Normally a threeplace confederation in the 32team world cup, concacaf will have three additional spots, up to six, in the world cup that year.
Footballs governing body has awarded the 2026 world cup to a joint hosting bid by canada, mexico and the united states. Philadelphia could host a 2026 world cup quarterfinal. Fifas member associations voted 4 to 65, with one novote, in june 2018 in favour of the joint north american bid by canada, the u. Morocco bid, what to know and how to watch heres everything you should know ahead of the vote during the 68th fifa congress on wednesday. Its expected that the 23 cities in the world cup bid will be cut to 16 in june 2020. Fifa member countries voted 465 in favor of the threenation group over. Baltimore, md some of the matches in the 2026 world cup are likely to be played in maryland, a coup for any city that host the soccer tournament loved by billions of fans worldwide. Fifa awards 2026 world cup to canada, mexico, us joint bid. Before junes vote, fifa will inspect both countries and weigh its. Five things to know about the expedited bid window for the. Sepp blatter was president when fifa last voted on mens world cup hosts.
Us 2026 world cup bid could be in danger because of anti. Jun 14, 2018 washington, dc the united bid of canada, mexico, and the united states were selected to host the 2026 fifa world cup earlier today by the 68th fifa congress in moscow. Azteca stadium in mexico city, which hosted the 1970 and 1986 world cup finals, could host matches in the event for the third time if a north american bid. Mar 26, 2018 fifa have received 2026 fifa world cup bid books from both the morocco football association and the joint bid from the canadian soccer association, the mexican football association and the united. Fifa 2026 world cup host cities selection process takes.
The 2026 tournament is being expanded to 48 teams from 32. Two bids to host the event were submitted to fifa, a joint bid by canada, mexico and the united states, and one by morocco. Fifa voted to increase the size of the world cup from 32 to 48 teams earlier this year, and the 2026 world cup will be the first to be. Morocco competes to host fifa world cup 2026 news al.
Candidate cities selection process for 2026 world cup. The 2026 world cup will also be the first time in the world cup in which 48 countries will play. The overall risk assessment, summary of the technical scoring summary, key information and key observations of the 2026 bid evaluation task force can be found in section 2. The 2026 world cup is the first tournament fifa has confirmed will expand from 32 to 48 teams putting increased infrastructure demands on the hosts to stage 80 games. Pavel golovkinap americas 250th birthday party will have a special guest of honor. Whoever ends up hosting the fifa world cup must prove that they know and have what it takes to deliver the tournament. Fifa have received 2026 fifa world cup bid books from both the morocco football association and the joint bid from the canadian soccer association, the mexican football association and the united. Usa, canada and mexico joint bid wins vote to host tournament video three hosts, 48 teams. Jun, 2018 the next fifa congress slated for june 5, 19 in paris, ahead of the 2019 fifa womens world cup will decide if all three nations receive automatic bids to the expanded tournament. The vote to determine which bid will win the rights to host the 2026 world cup is a few months away, and with the north american bid changing. The fifa council has approved the voting regulations for the 2026 world cup, which includes an open ballot, president gianni infantino has confirmed. The 2026 fifa world cup will be the first with 48 teams.
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