The United States, Mexico and Canada will host the 2026 World Cup beating Morocco in a vote by FIFA member nations on Wednesday.
The United Bid received 134 votes, Morocco received 65 votes while one country voted for neither.
It is the fifth time Morocco has bid to host the tournament. The North African country claimed 33 per cent of the vote.
The 2018 tournament kicks off in Russia on Thursday and the 2022 World Cup is to take place in Qatar.
“The decision to host World Cup 2026 in Canada, Mexico and the United States is a testament to our three nations coming together for the United Bid, and a monumental step in our collective mission to further advance the game of soccer in North America,” read a statement from Major League Soccer.
“We congratulate all of those who worked tirelessly to bring the World Cup back to North America and thank the countries that voted for the United Bid, and for their belief in our vision for the future of the sport in our region,” continued the MLS statement. “There is no doubt that World Cup 2026 will elevate the sport of soccer to entirely new levels and Major League Soccer is honored to be a part of this joyous day.”
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