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US ready for 64-team World Cup, considers 2038 bid

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 6:12 AM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

US ready for 64-team World Cup, considers 2038 bid

Summary

The United States has the infrastructure to manage a 64-team World Cup, according to Andrew Giuliani, head of the tournament's American task force. Co-hosting the current finals alongside Canada and Mexico, the US could potentially bid for the 2038 World Cup, with Giuliani emphasizing the nation's readiness. He noted that hosting this summer has been met with a positive atmosphere despite previous concerns over immigration policies. Giuliani expressed his satisfaction with how the tournament has unfolded so far and mentioned that FIFA President Gianni Infantino aims for President Donald Trump to attend the final in New Jersey on July 19.

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By the Numbers

•Andrew Giuliani confident in US hosting a 64-team World Cup.
•US co-hosts the current finals with Canada and Mexico.
•Giuliani indicates interest in bidding for the 2038 World Cup.
•Positive reception in host cities despite past human rights concerns.
•FIFA President Infantino plans for President Trump to attend the final.

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6:12 AMYahoo Sports — Head of tournament task force: US can cope with 64-team World Cup

What they're saying

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The United States can handle a 64-team World Cup and could consider bidding again for the finals in 2038, according to the head of the current tournament’s American task force. The US is co-hosting the current finals with Canada and Mexico, and with Europe, Africa and South America involved in hosting 2030 and Saudi Arabia taking it to Asia in 2034, the door could be open for a fresh North American finals in 12 years’ time.
— Yahoo Sports

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