The USA, Canada and Mexico have announced they will launch a historic joint bid to host the 2026 World Cup.
It will be the first tournament after the expansion from 32 teams to 48 and, if successful, it would be the first time a World Cup has been hosted jointly by three countries.
The USA staged the 1994 World Cup, which had the highest average attendance in the tournament's history.
A decision on who will host the tournament will be made in 2020.
That is three years later than originally scheduled because of corruption allegations surrounding the awarding of the 2018 and 2022 World Cups to Russia and Qatar.
"The United States, Mexico and Canada have individually demonstrated their exceptional abilities to host world-class events," said US Soccer Federation president Sunil Gulati.
"When our nations come together as one, as we will for 2026, there is no question the United States, Mexico and Canada will deliver an experience that will celebrate the game and serve players, supporters and partners alike."
Source : http://www.bbc.com
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