International Champions Cup organizer Charlie Stillitano believes only a "crazy action" by President Donald Trump's administration could prevent the United States from winning the right to stage the 2026 World Cup.
The U.S. has made a joint bid with neighbors Canada and Mexico for the expanded 48-team tournament, with U.S. venues getting 60 of the 80 games and every match from the quarterfinals onward.
Stillitano, the executive chairman of Relevant Sports, which organizes the ICC summer club tournament in the U.S., said the American bid is a firm favorite to be awarded the World Cup next year, though he still sees governmental uncertainty as a potential weakness.