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There are scenarios (Morocco's great fear) by which one (or both) of the bids could be eliminated before or at the FIFA Congress. Read the whole story
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“I have been dealing with the evaluation of bids for over 20 years, in several different capacities, and I challenge anyone to point out an organization that conducts a bidding process as fair, objective and transparent as the one that FIFA is carrying out for the 2026 FIFA World Cup."
-- FIFA president Gianni Infantino, pushing back from criticism of how it has instituted a World Cup 2026 bid process while far different from the corruption-riden process of the past but tilted in favor of United 2026 against Morocco. (FIFA.com) -
Zvonimir Boban (Croatia), FIFA deputy general secretary
Marco Villiger (Switzerland), FIFA deputy general secretary
Tomaz Vesel (Slovenia), FIFA audit committee chairman
Mukul Mudgal (India), FIFA governance committee chairman
Ilco Gjorgioski (Macedonia), FIFA committee for organizing competitions -
FIFA published the bid books in which United 2026 and Morocco laid out their cases to host the 2026 World Cup. Read the whole story
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Africa (CAF): 49 of 54 votes.
Europe (UEFA): 12 of 55. Goal: 25. (Including France.)
Americas (Concacaf/Conmebol): ~10 of 45. (Including Cuba and Jamaica.)
Oceania: 3 of 11. (Including Tahiti.)
Asia (AFC): needs ~20 of 46. (Muslim nations in Middle East and ex-Soviet Union.)
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The New England attacker's smooth turn and precise shot is an MLS Goal of the Week nominee. Read the whole story
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ATT. MATCH (COMPETITION)
68,917 1. Mexico vs. Iceland, in Santa Clara, CA (friendly)
46,893 2. Peru vs. Croatia, in Miami (friendly)
25,000 3. Club America vs. Tijuana, in San Diego (friendly)
22,000 4. Guadalajara vs. Tigres, in Houston (friendly)
18,922 5. Nashville SC vs. Pittsburgh Riverhounds (USL)
17,424 6. Colorado Rapids vs. Sporting KC (MLS)
14,768 7. NY Red Bulls vs. Minn. United (MLS)
14,532 8. San Jose Earthquakes vs. Leon (friendly)
13,851 9. FC Dallas vs. Portland Timbers (MLS)
12,376 10. New England Revolution vs. NYCFC (MLS) -
The Seattle Reign star bends it in off the inside post from 28 yards in a 2-1 win over the Washington Spirit. Read the whole story
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Tuesday, March 27
Japan vs. Ukraine, in Liege, 8:30 am
Iran vs. Algeria, in Graz, noon
Russia vs. France, noon, ESPN Deportes
Egypt vs. Greece, 2 pm, ESPN3
Denmark vs. Chile, 2 pm
Senegal vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina, in Le Havre, 2 pm
Switzerland vs. Panama, 2 pm
Tunisia vs. Costa Rica, in Nice, 2 pm
Belgium vs. Saudi Arabia, 2:30 pm, ESPN3
Romania vs. Sweden, 2:30 pm
Germany vs. Brazil, 2:40 pm, ESPN3
Poland vs. South Korea, 2:45 pm, beIN Connect
England vs. Italy, 3 pm, FS1
Colombia vs. Australia, 3 pm, beIN Sports, beIN Sports en Espanol
Spain vs. Argentina, 3:30 pm, ESPN Deportes
Nigeria vs. Serbia, in London, 2 pm, beIN Connect
Morocco vs. Uzbekistan, 3 pm
Iceland vs. Peru, in Harrison, NJ, 8 pm
Mexico vs. Croatia, in Arlington, TX, 9:30 pm, FS1, UniMas, UDN
All times ET.
