Heinz Field Under Early Consideration To Be A 2026 World Cup Venue

PITTSBURGH, PA - Heinz Field made the initial cut for stadiums under consideration to host at least one of the matches in the United States, Canada and Mexico’s bid to host the 2026 World Cup.

A total of 44 stadiums in the three countries are vying to be part of the world’s premier soccer event, with 37 of those venues in the U.S. The North American bid is competing with one from Morocco and a decision could be made as early as next June, SI.com reported.

What happens next? The 44 cities contacted by the United Bid Committee have until Sept. 5 to express interest. A short list of cities then will be compiled, with those markets submitting final proposals by January.

Between 20 to 25 possible venues will be included in the three countries’ World Cup bid that is due to be turned by March to FIFA, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association.

Photo by Mark Goebel via Creative Commons.