Post by Logan on Mar 5, 2016 15:16:45 GMT -6
Mexico says it remains interested in hosting the 2026 World Cup, indicating it will make a bid to become the first country to host the event three times.
Mexico Football Federation president Decio De Maria said Friday that he shared the ambition of his predecessor Justino Compean to host the event, saying that "Mexico will hold the hand high and follow up with the FIFA procedures to hold the tournament."
"It means a big commitment but most Mexicans will feel very proud to organize a third World Cup," De Maria said. "As soon as the process begins within FIFA, Mexico will be present."
Canada and Colombia are other nations which have signaled their intent to bid for 2026. Colombia had been due to host the 1986 event but due to instability in the country, it was switched at short notice to Mexico, which had also been host in 1970.
Read more: www.sltrib.com/sports/3620598-155/soccer-mexico-signals-intent-to-bid
Mexico Football Federation president Decio De Maria said Friday that he shared the ambition of his predecessor Justino Compean to host the event, saying that "Mexico will hold the hand high and follow up with the FIFA procedures to hold the tournament."
"It means a big commitment but most Mexicans will feel very proud to organize a third World Cup," De Maria said. "As soon as the process begins within FIFA, Mexico will be present."
Canada and Colombia are other nations which have signaled their intent to bid for 2026. Colombia had been due to host the 1986 event but due to instability in the country, it was switched at short notice to Mexico, which had also been host in 1970.
Read more: www.sltrib.com/sports/3620598-155/soccer-mexico-signals-intent-to-bid