Trump hails 2026 World Cup bid win
US President Donald Trump gets into his SUV after disembarking from Air Force One upon arrival at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on June 13, 2018, from the summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Singapore. PHOTO | SAUL LOEB |
What you need to know:
- The United States hosted the World Cup in 1994, and Mexico hosted the event in 1970 and 1986. Canada has never hosted the event.
- While the 2026 World Cup will be hosted by the three North American countries, 60 of 80 matches in the 48-team tournament will be held in the United States, with the US hosting every game from the quarter-finals onwards.
WASHINGTON
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday expressed joy via Twitter over the three North American countries winning their joint bid to host the 2026 World Cup.
"The U.S., together with Mexico and Canada, just got the World Cup. Congratulations - a great deal of hard work!" Trump tweeted.
The United States hosted the World Cup in 1994, and Mexico hosted the event in 1970 and 1986. Canada has never hosted the event.
While the 2026 World Cup will be hosted by the three North American countries, 60 of 80 matches in the 48-team tournament will be held in the United States, with the US hosting every game from the quarter-finals onwards.
