Complete Bid Book – United Bid

Introduction
The FIFA World Cup is a singularly
extraordinary event, and the greatest
celebration of human togetherness
in sport anywhere on the planet.
It is through football that billions of people
around the world learn about hard work,
friendship, teamwork, and ultimately, respect
for each other. Passion and competitiveness
bind us together and help us to grow. In these
challenging times, events such as the FIFA
World Cup remind us what we have in
common, rather than what might divide us.
Canada, Mexico, and the United States
are more than neighbors, we are partners.
We share borders and values. Our diverse
populations are connected through similar
stories of struggle, and dreams of success.
We call ourselves the United Bid because we
are truly approaching this challenge together
– UNITED, AS ONE.
For the first time ever, three countries are
combining their hopes and ambitions, as well
as their resources, in a quest to host the 2026
FIFA World Cup. Together, we offer FIFA
an unprecedented opportunity to stage the
newly expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup,
a tournament of 48 teams and 80 matches,
with low risk and operational certainty. We
provide FIFA with the opportunity to enhance
and propel global football forward for
generations to come. And we approach this
with integrity, transparency, responsibility,
and full support for fair play.
Our Hosting Strategy
Hosting a FIFA World Cup is an extraordinary
honor and opportunity. Under the expanded
format of the FIFA World Cup, the greater
number of teams and matches necessitates
more stadiums and modern infrastructure, as
well as the ability to support larger populations
of fans, whether they are attending matches
in person, participating in a FIFA Fan Fest,
or connecting from across the globe.
In establishing new standards for ethical
conduct and embedding human rights and
environmental sustainability into every aspect
of the Competition, FIFA has raised the
world’s expectations on how Host Countries
should operate, and what can be achieved
through their efforts.
The United Bid embraces the vision
FIFA outlined, and understands it is our
responsibility to steward the newly expanded
FIFA World Cup, to promote the game,
protect its integrity, and bring the game to all.
That’s why Canada, Mexico, and the United
States have come together – UNITED, AS
ONE. We knew this important challenge
would demand the resources, expertise, and
capacity of three Host Countries; that none
of us could do this alone.
Our three countries enjoy the full support
of our national and local government leaders.
Each has crafted a forward-looking vision that
aligns their commitments with the United
Bid and FIFA’s ambitions – as well as those
of business, civic, and sports champions.
The unique combination of knowledge,
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