ESPN.com · Apr 18, 2017
Oceania confederation backs U.S.-led 2026 World Cup bid
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Herculez Gomez delves into the 2026 World Cup hopes of the United States after Bruce Arena's recent comments.The United States, Canada and Mexico bid to co-host the 2026 World Cup is supported by the OFC, the 11-nation Oceania football confederation.
Oceania says it also agrees the bid should have "an exclusive period of negotiation" with FIFA for the next year.
The 211 FIFA member federations can decide on May 11 to give the North American neighbours a March 2018 deadline without rivals to show their bid is technically sound.