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FIFA has confirmed the 16 cities that will host the historic 2026 World Cup scheduled to take place in Northern American giants the USA, Mexico and Canada.
16 cities across the three biggest Northern American countries have been announced by the world football governing body FIFA as the hosts for the historic 2026 World Cup.
The cities have been cut across the United States of America, Mexico and Canada, with most of the matches to be played in the USA, which is represented by 11 cities.
Mexico will be represented by three cities, while the other two cities will be from another giant, Canada.
The cities set to play host to the world in 2026 are; Mexico; Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey.
United States of America; Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area and Seattle.
Canada; Toronto, Vancouver.
Speaking on the occasion of the unveiling, the US Soccer President, Cindy Parlow Cone had this to say;
“Together with our good friends in Canada and Mexico, we couldn't be more excited to work with FIFA to host what we think will be the greatest World Cup in history,” she said.
“I want to congratulate all the bid cities that will host games. I know you will all do a fantastic job of sharing your world-class stadiums, unique communities and culture, and amazing fans when the world comes to North America in four years.”
“It's a historic day for U.S. Soccer and the entire American soccer community, from every corner of our grassroots all the way to the pros and our National Teams,” she added.
2026 World Cup to have 48 teams
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For the first time in the history of the World Cup, the 2026 edition will have 48 teams in attendance.
With 16 cities set to host the tournament in four years, there will be 16 more teams, up from the 32 nations that have competed in the last seven editions of the global fiesta since it was increased from 24 back in 1998.
“We congratulate the 16 FIFA World Cup Host Cities on their outstanding commitment and passion. Today is a historic day – for everyone in those cities and states, for FIFA, for Canada, the USA and Mexico who will put on the greatest show on Earth. We look forward to working together with them to deliver what will be an unprecedented FIFA World Cup and a game-changer as we strive to make football truly global,” FIFA President, Gianni Infantino said.
FIFA Vice President and Concacaf President Victor Montagliani added;
“This has always been a FIFA World Cup of three countries, and that undoubtedly will have a tremendous impact on the whole region and the wider football community.”
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