The result of November’s U.S. presidential election could affect the chances of North America winning a bid to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, U.S. Soccer Federation President Sunil Gulati said Tuesday. With Republican presumptive nominee Donald Trump’s calls to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexican border, relations between the two countries would almost certainly be strained ahead of a possible joint bid to host the global soccer tournament. Gulati would not rule out a joint bid with Canada. The U.S. last hosted the men’s World Cup in 1994, while Mexico hosted in 1970 and 1986. Canada has never hosted a men’s World Cup, but received strong attendance and positive reviews for the 2007 FIFA under-20 World Cup. The host for the 2026 World Cup will be decided in 2020.
World Cup 2026: Upcoming Presidential Election Could Impact US Host Bid, Says US Soccer President
