FIFA World Cup: Following Bid Loss, the United States Should Win the 2026 Cup

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Published: December 3, 2010

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Following nearly two years in which they went around the world to spread their message, the United States left Zurich disappointed after losing out on the right to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup to Qatar.

The US went to the final round of voting against the Qatari bid, but lost 14-8 in the final round of voting.

After finding out that they didn't win the right to host the 2022 World Cup, United States Soccer was faced with the realization that they will not be able to host the greatest football tournament on Earth in 12 years time.

However, this is the perfect opportunity for the United States to come together and put together a bid for the 2026 World Cup.

Immediately after finding out the result, many people inside of the United States (and around the world) became upset that a nation that is smaller than the state of Connecticut could host the World Cup.

But instead of just accepting defeat, US Soccer has already implied that they will focus on winning the 2026 World Cup, with US Soccer President Sunil Gulati pondering a 2026 bid after getting eliminated.

Of course, 2010 World Cup host South Africa had a successful bid for this year's World Cup after failing to win the 2006 World Cup by a 12-11 vote to Germany.

Looking ahead to the 2026 World Cup, the United States will not face any competition from China, India or Australia thanks to the rule that forbids a confederation from hosting two consecutive World Cups.

In all likelihood, the most likely African bid (should there be one) would be from Morocco, who has been trying for years to host a World Cup.

In Europe, England and Spain will both express interest in bidding, but following FIFA's recent action to wait 12 years between Germany 2006 and Russia 2018, it is unlikely that FIFA will go back to an eight year rotation between a European nation and a country outside Europe before returning World Cup rights to...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - International Football

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