With the “United Bid” of Canada, U.S. and Mexico winning the right to host the 2026 World Cup, soccer fans around the globe reacted to what was a historic vote by FIFA in Moscow on Wednesday morning.
Here’s a look at some of the reaction across social media.
Good news this morning: The 2026 FIFA World Cup is coming to Canada, the US and Mexico. Congratulations to everyone who worked hard on this bid – it’s going to be a great tournament! #United2026
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) June 13, 2018
Une bonne nouvelle, ce matin : la Coupe du monde 2026 de la FIFA se tiendra au Canada, aux États-Unis et au Mexique. Félicitations à tous ceux et celles qui ont travaillé sans relâche à cette candidature – ce sera un formidable tournoi! #Unis2026
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) June 13, 2018
CONFIRMED
134 votes for @United2026
65 votes for @Morocco2026_EN
1 vote for ‘None of the bids’2026 @FIFAWorldCup will be hosted by @united2026 pic.twitter.com/FB2mkmcj29
— FIFA Media (@fifamedia) June 13, 2018
ONLY 2,953 DAYS UNTIL KICK OFF OF WORLD CUP 2026
— roger bennett (@rogbennett) June 13, 2018
The biggest day in Canadian soccer history. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be played in the United States, Mexico and
— Brendan Dunlop (@Brendan_Dunlop) June 13, 2018
Canada will host @FIFAWorldCup matches for the first time! We are ready to welcome the world! https://t.co/pCr8dcPVaa #united2026 pic.twitter.com/mKB5k8bWyy
— Canada Soccer (@CanadaSoccerEN) June 13, 2018
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