Thursday is set to be a big deal in the world of soccer — and for 16 North American cities in particular— as FIFA are set to announce the host cities for the 2026 World Cup during an event in NYC. Atlanta, of course, is in the running, and is widely expected to be one of the cities to make the cut having hosted countless prestigious sporting events in the past.
And a look at the list presents iron-clad locks for some and a little uncertainty for others. Several of the U.S.-based candidates were part of the 1994 World Cup and stand to be among the cities chosen, but what about the Canadian and Mexican bidders?