It was during a private meeting that President Trump suggested a “solution” that would enable the North American Countries host the world cup in eight years: Morocco needs to withdraw its bid to continue enjoying US backing in the Sahara issue. Last month, President Trump threatened to cut support to countries that will not endorse the US-Canada-Mexico joint bid. “The U.S. has put together a STRONG bid w/ Canada & Mexico for the 2026 World Cup. It would be a shame if countries that we always support were to lobby against the U.S. bid. What is sure is that for Morocco, interfering in its internal affairs or attempting at its national sacred cause is a red line.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 20, 2018 03:00 UTC