On Tuesday the list of U.S. candidate host cities for the FIFA World Cup 2026 was announced. In the coming weeks, FIFA and U.S. Soccer will hold workshops for the U.S. bidders as the next step is taken in the venue selection process.
Overseeing the U.S. city selection is former U.S. Soccer CEO Dan Flynn who also served oversaw the Chicago portion of the 1994 FIFA World Cup. The goal is to provide the bidders with an overview of the selection process and how each city will be assessed for the 48-team tournament.
“We are looking forward to moving into the planning phase of preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2026,