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The World Cup is returning to North American soil. A joint-bid from the US, Mexico, and Canada, dubbed “United 2026,” defeated Morocco's proposal in a landslide vote in Russia on Wednesday.
The decision was made at the 68th FIFA Congress with participation from over 200 members.
Representatives cast votes overwhelmingly favoring the joint bid, highlighting the regional cooperation.
The 2026 World Cup final will take place in the MetLife Stadium in New York City.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is heading to North America after a joint bid from the United States, Canada, and Mexico defeated Morocco in a landslide vote.
The North America proposal, dubbed “United 2026,” was an overwhelmingly popular choice amongst FIFA nation members as it received 134 votes — significantly more than Morocco's 65 votes.
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