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North America win bid to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup beating African contender Morocco in the process

By Japheth Ogila | Jun. 13, 2018

FIFA President Gianni Infantino addressing Congress during the voting. *[Photo/Courtesy]*

A joint bid by North American countries comprising USA, Mexico and Canada has won the rights to host the 2026 Fifa World Cup tournament.

The three countries saw off a bid from Morocco, a North African countries was their only rival in the bid. North American bid won the rights by majority votes after a lengthy 50-minute session, in which groups from various bidding parties presented their portfolios validating their capabilities to host the tournament.

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