FIFA Council approves open vote for 2026 World Cup

The FIFA Council has approved the voting regulations for the 2026 World Cup, which includes an open ballot, president Gianni Infantino has confirmed.

On June 13, the FIFA Congress will convene to vote on the host of football's showpiece event, with Morocco and a joint North American venture between the United States, Canada and Mexico the only bids in play.

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