The entire FIFA Congress set the rules, regulations and bidding timeline for the 2026 World Cup host decision on Thursday, and it's one that favors the U.S., Mexico and Canada joint bid.
FIFA usually awards World Cups six or seven years ahead of time, but they're moving it way up this time around because the U.S., Mexico and Canada bid asked for an expedited process.
Now the timeline for the bidding will be as follows:
- August 11, 2017: Any country that wants to host must submit their interest in joining the bidding.