LAUSANNE - Morocco's bid to host the 2026 World Cup has been passed by FIFA and will be allowed to proceed to a runoff vote against a bid from North America, a bid official told AFP Friday. "The 'Task Force' has today confirmed Morocco's technical ability to organise the 2026 World Cup. The five-member FIFA Task Force visited Morocco and the countries in the North American bid to assess their viability. The 2026 World Cup will be the first to be expanded to 48 teams, posing a severe test for the hosts. The North American bid is concerned however that the intervention of US President Donald Trump could harm their chances.

Source: Bangkok Post June 01, 2018 21:33 UTC