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The 2026 World Cup isn’t worth it

By Tom Joyce
Published June 13, 2018 4:53pm ET
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The 2026 World Cup isn’t worth it
FILE - In this March 11, 2018, file photo, fans wait for an MLS soccer match between D.C. United and Atlanta United in Atlanta. A FIFA evaluation committee wrapped up its visit to Atlanta on Wednesday, checking out possible venues for the 2026 World Cup. The committee toured Mercedes-Benz Stadium, one of the proposed venues for the joint bid from the United States, Canada and Mexico. The visit also included stops at the Georgia World Congress Center, which could presumably serve as the media headquarters, as well as Atlanta United's suburban training facility. | (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland, File)

Unfortunately, the United States will be hosting yet again another World Cup in 2026.

On Wednesday morning, their combined bid alongside Canada and Mexico secured the rights to host the 2026 World Cup. FIFA voted overwhelmingly to approve this North American bid, which beat out Morocco’s proposal, 134-65. There will be 80 matches hosted between the three countries: 10 by Canada, 10 by Mexico, and 60 by the United States. Sure, American soccer fans are likely happy with this because of their love of the game — plus, it means the U.S. team automatically qualifies.

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