United States, Mexico in Talks for Joint 2026 World Cup Bid, Supported by FIFA Vivek Chaudhary - ESPN
go to original May 14, 2016

FIFA president Gianni Infantino says they will take all measures to root out corruption in the World Cup bidding process. (ESPN)

The United States and Mexico are considering a joint bid for the 2026 World Cup and have already won early support from FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

Football officials from both countries told ESPN FC that initial discussions were held on the sidelines of the FIFA Congress taking place in Mexico City this week, with further meetings expected to take place over the coming months.

John Motta, a board member of the United States Soccer Federation, said: "We have spoken to our Mexican counterparts and are very open to the idea of a joint bid.

"It could be a positive move for the game in both countries, and it's also a very exciting proposition for FIFA. We will now go away and formulate a timetable for further discussions.

"But whatever happens, we will bid for the 2026 World Cup - either jointly or we will go it alone."

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