Why is the FIFA World Cup 2026 being held in three countries?

The 2026 World Cup will be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico for the first time in the tournament's 96-year history. The three countries formed an alliance, known as the "United Bid", and won 67 percent of the votes at FIFA's 68th Congress in Moscow, Russia. The expanded format of the tournament, featuring 48 teams and 104 matches, made it impossible for a single nation to host, making a joint bid the most feasible option