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With the most compact World Cup ever reaching a climax on Sunday in Qatar, the baton will be passed to 2026 co-hosts the United States, Mexico and Canada for what will be a super-sized global soccer showcase with more games and travel – and much more beer.

The Official FIFA World Cup Trophy is seen before a news conference in New York City, New York, US, June 17, 2022.The Official FIFA World Cup Trophy is seen before a news conference in New York City, New York, US, June 17, 2022.

Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey are the Mexico venues with Toronto and Vancouver getting Canadian hosting responsibilities. “We are going to see more surprises coming from Africa and Asia in the tournament,” Klinsmann, the head of FIFA’s technical group, told reporters in Qatar.

 

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