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2026 World Cup: North American bid looks to secure Zimbabwe's vote

The joint United States-Canada-Mexico 2026 World Cup bid team is in Harare soliciting for Zimbabwe’s vote

So far there are strong indications that Zimbabwe will become the latest African country to back the North American candidature after South Africa and Liberia were tipped to do so.

The North Americans face a stern challenge from Morocco for the right to host the 2026 Fifa World Cup as the June 13 poll day looms, and canvassing for votes is hitting epic levels.

United bid managing director Jim Brown, Canadian Soccer Association president Steven Reed and outgoing Mexican Football Federation boss Decio de Maria jetted into Zimbabwe on Monday.