North American 2026 World Cup bid plans three-nation opening day | MUK Sports

After Jorge Sampaoli likened the World Cup to a revolver to Lionel Messi's head, the FC crew discuss the pressure on Messi to carry Argentina in Russia. The North American bid to host the 2026 World Cup wants to play one opening game in each of the United States, Canada and Mexico on the first day of the tournament. The United Bid Committee published its full 530-page bid book on Monday, and featured proposals for the full schedule and potential stadium locatioms. The bid group's initial plan was for the U.S. to host 60 of the 80 games, including the opener and all matches from the quarterfinals onward -- which was at first met with skepticism...
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