Morocco challenges North America with 2026 World Cup bid
North America has a late challenge from North Africa in the contest to host the 2026 World Cup.
Morocco will also bid for the tournament, with its announcement coming on FIFA’s deadline day on Friday.
Morocco’s last-minute move takes on the joint bid between the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Morocco formally launched its bid and sent relevant documents to FIFA, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation said in a brief two-sentence statement.