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41 North American cities submit bids for 2026 World Cup

The cities have made an official declaration of interest, with the the United Bid Committee set to review all the bids

Forty-one North American cities have officially submitted bids to serve as host cities for the 2026 World Cup.

The joint bid for the United States, Mexico and Canada is heavily favored to win the right to host the World Cup, and it will review all cities' submissions and release an initial shortlist of venues this fall.

The United Bid Committee submitted requests for information to 44 cities in July. Of those 44, three have dropped out of the running to host matches: San Diego; Green Bay, Wisconsin; and Calgary, Alberta.