CONCACAF Refuses to Cede 2026 Hosting Rights

CONCACAF has rejected FIFA's project to allow the sale of organizational rights for the 2026 World Cup. This decision thwarts the ambitions of president Gianni Infantino, who sought greater flexibility in managing world tournaments. The North American federation prefers to maintain the status quo for the 2026 edition in the United States, Canada and Mexico. This refusal represents another setback for the administrative reform being considered.