U.S., Canada, Mexico Soccer Set for Joint 2026 World Cup Bid

FIFA on Tuesday agreed to expand the soccer event to 48 teams
Formal proposal likely to be ready by May: regional head

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By Tariq Panja

January 11, 2017 at 10:16 AM UTC

Updated on

January 11, 2017 at 10:52 AM UTC

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Soccer leaders in the U.S., Canada and Mexico are in talks about joining forces to stage the biggest-ever edition of the World Cup in 2026, when the field of sport’s most-watched event will be increased to 48 teams.

The U.S. would be the tournament’s main host with the most games, including the final. Should the plan be approved, the 2026 World Cup would be the first time three countries have staged the same event.