said many times before that he wants the city to be a destination for the world’s biggest sporting events, including the next World Cup held in America.
That goal is now closer than ever.
The City of Orlando has been contacted about being part of the joint bid for the United States, Canada and Mexico to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
“We received the formal bid documents on Friday and are currently evaluating the bid and what this would involve from our community,” read a statement released by the city on Monday evening.