There was a compelling proof of concept in USA 94, which set a World Cup attendance record that still stands with nearly 3.6m spectators (for only 52 matches), auguring record-smashing profits for the expanded 48-team, 80-match tournament in 2026. 'We will be watching': Trump defies Fifa with repeat threat over World Cup bid Read more“We have the full support of the United States government in this project,” then-US Soccer president Sunil Gulati said. “The president of the United States is fully supportive and encouraged us to have this joint bid. “You see what’s happening with respect to trade and the United States. Which means the United States, less than a year after suffering the most stunning humiliation in the history of the national team, could face an even bigger shocker off the pitch.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 03, 2018 11:37 UTC