“We are thrilled to learn that Cincinnati will continue in the process to finalize hosting plans for 2026 FIFA World Cup,” said Jackie Reau, Board Chair, Cincinnati USA Sports Commission & CEO of Game Day Communications. “The Cincinnati USA Sports Commission will continue to work collaboratively with FC Cincinnati along with community partners and companies to form a Local Organizing Committee which will oversee the community-driven process.”
During the next stage of the bid process, the United Bid Committee will integrate the 32 potential host cities into the united bid strategy and vision, as well as work with local officials to finalize the hosting documents required by FIFA. Representatives from the 32 potential host cities will travel to Houston next month for a working session with the United Bid Committee team.
Below are the potential host cities in North America:
Canada (4)
Edmonton, Alberta
Montréal, Québec
Toronto, Ontario
Vancouver, British Columbia
Mexico (3)
Guadalajara, Jalisco
Mexico City, Mexico
Monterrey, Nuevo León
United States (25)
Atlanta, Georgia
Baltimore, Maryland
Boston, Massachusetts
Charlotte, North Carolina
Cincinnati, Ohio
Chicago, Illinois
Dallas, Texas
Denver, Colorado
Detroit, Michigan
Houston, Texas
Kansas City, Missouri
Las Vegas, Nevada
Los Angeles, California
Miami, Florida
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Nashville, Tennessee
New York, New York
Orlando, Florida
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Phoenix, Arizona
Salt Lake City, Utah
San Francisco, California
Seattle, Washington
Tampa, Florida
Washington, DC
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