FIFA Lauds Support Of World Cup From USA, Could Help 2026 Bid

[RealGM Wiretap]

FIFA described the level of interest in the United States' World Cup run as "unprecedented" and "staggering", which could lead to them becoming the host nation in 2026.

"There is a commitment to work with US Soccer," said Fifa secretary general Jerome Valcke.

Speaking to Brazil newspaper Globo, Valcke added: "What we see in the United States is staggering. The audience is unprecedented, more than the NBA.

"The country has the largest level of youth soccer in the world, with 20 million young people playing.

"I think after 2022, they have an interest in hosting the 2026 World Cup."

The United States lost out to Qatar for the 2022 World Cup, though they have been rumored as replacing Qatar if serious issues plaguing the country's preparation continue.

Via BBC

[JazzMatt13]

The funny thing is big games draw fans in. Gold Cup throughout USA really got fans going, even in Salt Lake we filled up. So if USA got the FIFA World Cup to be played throughout the United States, it would BLOW UP in proportion, yet they are waiting til we are already fully amped before they bring it.

Either way USA can handle it. They showed places where US fans watched the games, but just in Salt Lake County, I know they had at least 2 mass gatherings for the last game, and at least 1 for all prior ones. That isn't including the countless sports bars and home viewers watching Beckerman play.