Forty-four cities across the United States, Mexico and Canada are under consideration to host games in the countries' combined bid for the 2026 World Cup.

The United Bid Committee announced Tuesday it has sent Requests for Information (RFI) to those cities, with a total of 49 stadiums targeted as potential game sites. Cities have until Sept. 5 to declare their interest, and 20 to 25 potential venues ultimately will be included in the final bid submitted to FIFA next March.

The 2026 tournament will feature a record 48 teams playing in 80 matches (up from the current 64). The committee announced in April that it anticipates the U.S. will host 60 of the matches, with Mexico and Canada to host 10 matches each. All matches from the quarterfinals on are to be held in the U.S.

Stadiums being considered for group stage matches must seat at least 40,000, and those vying for the opening game and the final must seat 80,000.

There is no shortage of the latter in the U.S., and MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., and the Rose Bowl or the under-construction NFL stadium in Los Angeles are considered the favorites to stage the final.

The only other bidder for the 2026 World Cup is Morocco, leaving the joint U.S.-Mexico-Canada effort a heavy favorite.

The full list of stadiums under consideration is below: