Report: Morocco's World Cup push threatening U.S. joint bid
Morocco has enough support among FIFA member nations to win hosting rights for the 2026 World Cup ahead of the United States' joint bid with Mexico and Canada, an official close to each confederation told ESPN's Sam Borden.
The source said Morocco can count on votes from Africa and much of Asia and South America, although other officials interviewed by Borden disputed that version of events.
Morocco - which failed to land hosting rights for the 2002, 2010, and 2018 tournaments - has also earned the backing of former FIFA president Sepp Blatter. The 81-year-old is currently serving a six-year ban for corruption.
The U.S. already boasts the infrastructure to handle such a massive event, having hosted the 1994 World Cup with considerable success. The 2026 edition will also be the first with 48 teams.
The U.S. would take 60 of the 80 matches if its joint bid is successful.
Concerns over the bid emerged as President Donald Trump vowed to shut the United States' borders, with sources telling Borden that questions have been asked about the country's friendliness toward foreigners.
The FIFA Council will convene on June 13 in Russia to decide whether to approve any of the bids.