"As we move to the next stage of the bid process, we're even more confident we have everything needed to deliver the largest, most compelling FIFA World Cup in history and help accelerate the growth of soccer across North America and around the world," United Bid Committee chairman and United States Soccer Federation president Sunil Gulati said in a statement. "We have more than double the number of cities required to stage matches in 2026. We have a vision for growing the game and engaging fans as never before."