Canada Soccer – Canada Soccer President Steven Reed, FMF President Decio de María and U.S. Soccer President Carlos Cordeiro Will Discuss Result of 2026 FIFA World CupTM Vote Result at 10 a.m. ET

MOSCOW (June 13, 2018) – Following the 68th FIFA Congress in Moscow, during which FIFA named the host of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Canada Soccer President Steven Reed, Federación Mexicana de Fútbol President Decio De María and U.S. Soccer President Carlos Cordeiro will be available via media conference call to discuss the result of the vote.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup™ will be the first tournament with the expanded 48-team format and require world-class facilities and infrastructure to ensure a successful tournament. The United Bid of Canada, Mexico and the United States is uniquely suited to accommodate FIFA’s high-level standards for hosting a FIFA World Cup™. Up to 16 Host Cities will be selected as venues for matches. Canada, Mexico and the United States also have a long and successful history as hosts – 13 FIFA World Cups™ have been hosted in Canada, Mexico and the United States, five of which have set attendance records.

Members of the media wishing to participate should dial 1 (888) 424-8151 or 1 (847) 585-4422 a few minutes before 10 a.m. ET. Please use the passcode: 6454 303#. The moderator will be U.S. Soccer Chief Communications Officer Neil Buethe.
 

U.S. Soccer Federation Teleconference Call Information

WHO: Canada Soccer President Steven Reed, FMF President Decio de María and U.S. Soccer President Carlos Cordeiro

WHAT: Result of the FIFA vote for the host of the 2026 FIFA World Cup TM

WHEN: Wednesday, June 13; 10 a.m. ET / 9 a.m. CT / 8 a.m. MT / 7 a.m. PT

HOW: Call 1 (888) 424-8151 or 1 (847) 585-4422 a few minutes before 10 a.m. ET on Wednesday, June 13. The pass code is 6454 303#. The conference call moderator will be Neil Buethe.