D.C., Baltimore announce joint bid to host 2026 World Cup

Officials announced Thursday that Washington was joining forces with Baltimore for a joint 2026 World Cup bid to stage games at M&T Bank Stadium in Maryland and ancillary events, such as a giant fan festival, in the District.

There was no mention of FedEx Field in a news release issued by Events DC, the local sports authority, but during an inspection tour of venue candidates last fall, FIFA and U.S. Soccer Federation officials privately expressed concern about playing games at the Washington Commanders’ stadium in Landover.

In a statement, Commanders team president Jason Wright said the team had already told officials that it would withdraw FedEx Field from consideration as a possible World…