Twitter Reaction: Biggest day in Canadian soccer history

The historic announcement from FIFA president Gianni Infantino that Canada, along with U.S. and Mexico have won the rights to host the 2026 World Cup.

Sportsnet Staff June 13, 2018, 7:57 AM

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

The U.S., together with Mexico and Canada, just got the World Cup. Congratulations – a great deal of hard work!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 13, 2018

.@AlphonsoDavies, the youngest goalscorer in #USL history, addresses the FIFA Council in support of the United 2026 bid. pic.twitter.com/59SSFxkRTD

— USL (@USL) June 13, 2018

Revealed: the 2026 World Cup trophy pic.twitter.com/YIzX171qVg

— Karl Sharro (@KarlreMarks) June 13, 2018

USA will host the 2026 World Cup along with Canada and Mexico. Ignore the fact we may be at war with both countries by then. Enormous news for everyone that cares about the growth of the game of soccer in the United States

— Men in Blazers (@MenInBlazers) June 13, 2018

Apparently the 2026 World Cup did not come up in Singapore this week: North Korea's delegation cast its vote for Morocco.

— Sam Borden (@SamBorden) June 13, 2018

Important to remember: This DOES NOT mean that Canada will automatically qualify for the 2026 World Cup. FIFA still has to vote on that.https://t.co/IJFNO01XB4

— John Molinaro (@JohnMolinaro) June 13, 2018

We won! The 2026 World Cup is coming to Canada, the U.S. & Mexico! Congratulations to the @united2026 bid team! #worldcup pic.twitter.com/A3C9MnjLrw

— John Tory (@TorontosMayor) June 13, 2018

.@FIFAWorldCup returning to @Concacaf in 2026. Proud to have played a key fundamental role in the past seven years. Thanks to the #FIFACongress vote. @United2026, @CanadaSoccerEN, @FMF, @ussoccer pic.twitter.com/okmYXQvoH0

— Victor Montagliani (@VicMontagliani) 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

A historic day for North America.

The 2026 @FIFAWorldCup will be coming to Canada, Mexico and the United States! pic.twitter.com/ToXHDWQCS4

— Major League Soccer (@MLS) June 13, 2018

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