2026 World Cup hosts take diplomatic handover from Qatar
A diplomatic delegation from the three host international locations of the 2026 World Cup have been in Qatar on Sunday for a handover ceremony forward of the ultimate between France and Argentina.
The US, Mexico and Canada will stage soccer’s greatest occasion in lower than 3½ years.
“We couldn’t be extra excited,” mentioned Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations who led a presidential delegation to the ultimate. “We’re already exhausting at work getting ready for 2026 and we’re wanting ahead to welcoming followers from all over the world.”
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Greenfield instructed Sheikha Alya Al Thani of Qatar, a fellow ambassador to the United Nations, that the present host had “set the requirements excessive.”
“An important factor to recollect is the World Cup transcends issues and it performs an distinctive position in uniting folks and international locations and creating lasting friendships,” Sheikha Alya mentioned.
The 2026 match can be performed in 16 cities: 11 in the USA, three in Mexico and two in Canada.
Argentina gained the title in Qatar by beating France 4-2 in a penalty shootout after a 3-3 draw.