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NEWS: 23 Candidate Cities to be Included in United Bid to Host the 2026 FIFA World Cup

NEW YORK (March 15, 2018) - On the eve of submitting its bid to FIFA to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup™, the United Bid announced its list of 23 Candidate Host Cities that will be included in the Bid Book.

The number and diversity of cities in Canada, Mexico and the United States represent the most comprehensive and far-reaching hosting strategy ever developed for a mega-sporting event. It further demonstrates the United Bid's commitment to welcoming the world to a united and inclusive celebration of football where every one of the 48 teams will be playing in some of the world's largest and most advanced facilities.