US Has FIFA Edge Over Risky Morocco in 2026 World Cup Vote

If the football federations follow FIFA’s guidance, the 2026 World Cup should be awarded to the North American bid on Wednesday. Success for Morocco relies on the electorate to follow the trend of recent hosting decisions and vote for a risky bid facing doubts about the ability to pull off the vast reconstruction project required to stage soccer's showpiece. The 16 stadiums proposed by the joint United States-Canada-Mexico bid already exist and only need minor upgrades over eight...

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