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Fifa president Gianni Infantino (R) congratulates the United 2026 bid (Canada-Mexico-US) officials Carlos Cordeiro (C), president of the United States Football Association, president of the Mexican Football Association Decio de Maria Serrano (L) and Steve Reed (2nd L), president of the Canadian Soccer Association, following the announcement of the 2026 World Cup host during the 68th Fifa Congress at the Expocentre in Moscow on 13 June 13 2018. Picture: AFP

2026 world cup

Failure to get united African vote proves costly for Morocco

By Reuters

Eleven African countries voted for the joint North American bid of the US, Canada and Mexico, who will host the 2026 finals.

  • FILE: FIFA President Gianni Infantino gestures while speaking during a press briefing. Picture: AFP

    World Cup bidding for 2026 enters frenetic final stages

    The joint North American bid of Canada, Mexico and the US is the favourite to win when the member associations of world soccer’s governing body FIFA vote at its Congress in Moscow on 13 June.

    1451 days ago
  • Fifa President Gianni Infantino gestures while speaking during a press briefing. Picture: AFP

    Fifa reveals proposed slots for 48-team 2026 World Cup

    The proposals will be submitted to the Fifa Council at its next full meeting in Bahrain in May for a final decision, Fifa said.

    1876 days ago
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