Last week, fifa announced the publishing of the bid books for the 2026 fifa world. Moroccos world cup bid is facing fresh scrutiny this week with the arrival of another delegation from fifa after an initial task force found deficiencies in the proposals for the 2026 tournament. North america to host 2026 world cup after winning vote. Thats the consensus from an inquirer and daily news survey of journalists, academics and soccer influencers around the world who weighed. Based on the information in the bid book, it appears as though fifas information and communications technology ict requirements would be met. Chris canetti, president of the houston 2026 world cup bid committee, gave a presentation on the nonprofit and its plan for bringing the world cup to the city during the houston northwest chamber. The 2026 world cup will be the first one to include an expanded field of 48 teams and the united states will host the same number of. The fifa world cup is one of the most popular and prestigious sports events in the world and fifas flagship tournament.
Based on the information in the bid book, it appears as though fifas information and communications technology. In line with the approved timeline for the bidding process of the 2026 fifa world cup, fifa has received the following bid books, which are available on fifa. Majority of canadians support 2026 world cup bid, survey shows. Last week, fifa announced the publishing of the bid books for the 2026 fifa world cup on. After a thorough assessment of the respective bid books and visits to the relevant member associations, the 2026 bid evaluation task force has today confirmed that, in line with the bidding regulations, the following bids have achieved the required score and will be submitted to the fifa council bid jointly submitted by the canadian soccer association, the mexican football association and. Fifa subjects 2026 morocco world cup bid to fresh scrutiny. Citing an ipsos survey conducted in september, they point to the fact that 77. In line with the approved timeline for the bidding process of the 2026 fifa world cup, fifa has received the following bid books, which are available on along with their respective. World football morocco on saturday pushed its bid to host the 2026 world cup in the name of africa despite tough competition from a joint effort by the united states, canada and mexico. Majority of canadians support 2026 world cup bid, survey. Moroccos world cup bid is facing fresh scrutiny this week with the arrival of another delegation from fifa after an initial task force found deficiencies in the proposals for the 2026. In a downbeat conclusion to the visit by the inspectors last week, moroccos bid leader acknowledged it had to improve the quality of the submission made to fifa in march because. Morocco says ready to host 2026 fifa world cup in 14 stadiums two days after officially submitting moroccos bid book to fifa, the head of the bid committee moulay hafid elalamy outlined to the.
An online survey conducted by ipsos for the soccer governing bodies in canada. Morocco qualified for its first world cup since 1998 in november. United 2026 world cup bid chief john kristick on leading from the. Here are five things you should know about the comprehensive effort between the national. Zurich the north american bid to stage soccers world cup in 2026 is talking to fifa members in a language they understand. Evaluation report on fifa world cup 2026 bids published. Committee working on houston bid for 2026 fifa world cup. The two rival bidders have to submit their bid book to fifa by march 2018. Shell declares force majeure on nigerias main crude oil terminal. Bid books for the 2026 world cup were released by fifa today from the north american and moroccan contenders. Zurich, march 26, 2018 in line with the approved timeline for the bidding process of the 2026 fifa world cup, fifa has received the following bid books, which are available on along with their respective executive summaries.
Unified bid offers best stage for 2026 fifa world cup. A delegation from the royal moroccan football federation has today, wednesday, april 18, 2018, presented the morocco 2026 fifa world cup bid book to fkf president nick mwendwa at fkf house, goal project. Morocco says ready to host 2026 fifa world cup in 14. Morocco presents 2026 fifa world cup bid book to fkf. If successful, the united bid would herald the first world cup to be. The published bid books include in chapter 23 summaries of the human rights strategies provided by the bidders. Morocco and the threenations north american joint bid.
As a new poll shows global confidence in american leadership is at an alltime low, us soccer president sunil gulati has raised concerns about the countrys 2026 world cup bid the us is. A new survey of adults in canada, mexico, and the united states confirms broad support for a united bid to host the 2026 fifa world cup. Fifa world cup fifa is the founder of the fifa world cup and owns any and all rights in and to the fifa world cup. Fifa secretary general reported to ethics chiefs over. On friday, march 16, the united bid to secure the 2026 fifa world cup submitted its bid book to fifa.
Dallas could host a 2026 world cup semifinal according to. You have been selected to participate in a brief customer satisfaction survey to let us know how we can improve your experience. In all, nine bids, including two joint bids, have been. North american 2026 world cup bid outscores highrisk. Two bids for the largest ever fifa world cup on june, the 68th fifa congress is set to choose between two potential bids to host the 2026 fifa world cup one by the moroccan football association and the other a joint bid by the canadian soccer association, the mexican football association and the united states soccer federation the 2026 edition of fifas flagship tournament. Both documents are quite large north americas is 530 pages. It will be the first world cup since 2002 that will be hosted by more than one nation and the first by more than two. Two bids to host the event were submitted to fifa, a joint bid by canada, mexico and the united states, and one by morocco.
The 2026 world cup will be expanded to feature 48 nations, at least 60% of which will be located within three hours of moroccos time zone, greenwich mean time gmt, making the bid more. The ipsos survey polled 1,000 residents in each of the united states, mexico and canada. In midmarch, shortly before delivering its final bid book to fifa, the united bid. Rabat the world football governing body fifa has unveiled the 2026 world cup bid books submitted by the two official bidders. Azteca stadium in mexico city, which hosted the 1970 and 1986 world cup finals, could.
Morocco will emphasise its compact nature and sweet spot location when it submits its 2026 world cup bid book to fifa later this. Morocco ready to host world cup 2026 in 14 stadiums. North americans are on side in going after the 2026 world cup, according to a survey released by the bid backers. Why the us could lose its 2026 world cup bid to morocco.
Official 530page bid book for the usamexicocanada world cup 2026 bid as presented to fifa by ussf, fmf, and csa. United 2026 also known as the north american 2026 bid was a successful joint bid, led by the united states soccer federation, together with the canadian soccer association and the mexican football federation, to host the 2026 fifa world cup in the united states, canada, and mexico while the soccer federations of canada, mexico, and the united states had individually announced plans to. It is fifas responsibility towards the world of football to conduct these bidding and selection procedures in an ethical, transparent, objective and unbiased way. Sunil gulati says global perceptions of us could hit 2026 world cup. The official bid books for morocco and usamexicocanada. United 2026 was a successful joint bid, led by the united states soccer federation, together. By the time we announce who will host the 2026 fifa world cup, every football. Official 530page bid book for the usamexicocanada world. Nigeria reacts to opec, russia deal, promises to keep agreement. Morocco looks to be frontrunner for 2026 world cup bid.
Broad public support for north american world cup bid. How the 2026 world cup bid was won by canada, mexico and. Fifa secretary general fatma samoura is reported to the bodys ethics committee over world cup 2026 bid links. Bid evaluation report dear sir or madam, background in accordance with art. The three countries are planning a joint bid for the 2026 world cup, which will be the first to include 48. As outlined by fifa, this bid book is divided into 24 sections across. Who we are news 2026 fifa world cup bid books now available.
According to the survey, germany and china are now seen as more reliable world leaders than the us. Morocco outlines 2026 world cup bid plans bbc sport. Canadas joint bid to host the 2026 world cup is running into stiff opposition from morocco. The strategies are informed and complemented by an. Fifa publishes bid books for the 2026 fifa world cup incl. Fifa publishes world cup 2026 bid books as morocco closes. North american bid for 2026 world cup includes 23 cities. Group applauds fg over reduction in kerosene, diesel prices. The strategies are informed and complemented by an independent human. Moscow in the end, the united statesled bid to bring the 2026 world cup to north america won the tournaments hosting rights by a landslide over morocco with a 465 vote at wednesdays fifa. March 16 was fifas deadline to receive bid books from countries wanting to host the 2026 world cup finals. With its past hosting of the 1970 and 1986 tournaments, mexico will become the first country to host or cohost the mens world cups three times. In 2026 world cup bids, bold promises and fuzzy math the.
Fifa judged moroccos 2026 world cup proposals to be highrisk in three areas and offered significant praise for the north american bid, which outscored its rival by a wide margin in an. New north american survey shows broad support for united. The bid book proposal calls for mexico and canada to each host seven groupstage games, two matches. Sunil gulati says global perceptions of us could hit 2026. Will donald trump hurt north americas 2026 world cup bid. Espn reports the african nation appears to be the frontrunner over the north american bid of canada. Past world cup bid books have gone unread but fifa is hoping more transparency will lead to the best bid for 2026 winning in moscow on june. Bid books for the 2026 world cup are available on along with their respective executive summaries, fifa announced monday. Renowned sponsorship and event bidding consultants terrence.
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