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FIFA announced the 16 North American cities that will host World Cup matches in 2026 on Wednesday, with 11 venues selected in the United States, three in Mexico, and two in Canada. The 2026 World Cup will be the first to be hosted by three countries and the first to feature 48 teams.
The cities officially selected to host World Cup matches in the U.S. are: New York/New Jersey (MetLife Stadium); Los Angeles (SoFi Stadium); Dallas (AT&T Stadium); San Francisco Bay Area (Levi's Stadium); Miami (Hard Rock Stadium); Atlanta (Mercedes-Benz Stadium); Seattle (Lumen Field); Houston (NRG Stadium); Philadelphia (Lincoln Financial Field); Kansas City, Missouri (Arrowhead Stadium); and Boston (Gillette Stadium).
The cities officially selected to host World Cup matches in Mexico and Canada are: Guadalajara (Estadio Akron), Monterrey (Estadio BBVA Bancomer), Mexico City (Estadio Azteca), Toronto (BMO Field) and Vancouver (BC Place).
Rox and Ken discuss their plans for World Cup 2026 and make some way too early picks for who the'll support.