U.S.-led World Cup bid getting 'no backlash' over Trump policies - Cordeiro | MUK Sports

FIFA president Gianni Infantino outlines the tasks facing newly-elected president of U.S. soccer Carlos Cordeiro. United Bid Committee co-chair Carlos Cordeiro said that the joint bid from Canada, Mexico and the U.S. to win the hosting rights for the 2026 World Cup has received "no backlash" from prospective voters about policies and statements from the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump. Cordeiro joined fellow co-chairs Steven Reed of Canada and Decio de Maria from Mexico on a conference call from Kuala Lumpur, where they were meeting with members of the Asian Football Confederation. The three...
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