ZURICH (AP) " North America became a stronger favorite to host an expanded World Cup in 2026 after FIFA essentially barred European countries from bidding on Friday. FIFA has targeted 2020 for its member federations to choose the 2026 host. We also have a country with 320 million people that has hosted a World Cup and with a lot of terrific stadiums and great infrastructure." A U.S.-hosted World Cup would likely set attendance records " in 1994 there were 3.59 million total fans and an average of 69,000 per match. The dates of CONCACAF's Gold Cup tournament in 2017 have been modified.

Source: New Zealand Herald October 14, 2016 12:45 UTC