Orlando could host 2026 FIFA World Cup matches after earning a spot on the United Bid, a joint pitch that will be submitted Friday by the United States, Mexico and Canada.
If the United Bid group holds off Morocco and is selected to host the 2026 World Cup, FIFA will select up to 16 cities from a pool of 23 locations that includes Orlando.
John Kristick, executive director of the United Bid, said in a statement the North American hosts will give FIFA the best platform for the world’s most prestigious soccer tournament.
“We are confident that the combination of our 23 existing world-class stadiums, 150 existing elite training facilities and our modern and interconnected transportation network can help FIFA to achieve new records for attendance and revenue, which will allow the entire global football community to improve and grow,” he said.