New York – FIFA President Gianni Infantino warned Canada, Mexico and the United States to prepare for a soccer “invasion” as the host cities for the 2026 World Cup were revealed on Thursday.
The first ever World Cup co-hosted by three different countries will also see a record number of teams taking part, increasing from 32 to 48 as the tournament returns to North America for the first time since 1994.
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