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How the U.S., Mexico and Canada won a spirited fight to host the 2026 World Cup

LA Times · Jun 7, 2026, 10:15 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

The U.S., Mexico and Canada nearly missed out on a chance to host the 2026 World Cup. Inside the successful push to rescue the North American bid.

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How the U.S., Mexico and Canada won a spirited fight to host the 2026 World Cup

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