North America

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For months, they scoured North America in search of the ideal base camp for the biggest, most sprawling World Cup in the 96-year history of the tournament.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

With both those countries forced to deny allegations of bribery, a World Cup in North America must have seemed much less risky, with stadium infrastructure already in place.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

In fact, Arthur-Worsop said his group’s study found that this men’s World Cup, the first held in North America in 32 years, will likely be the last played here.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

The team will be based in Mexico during the tournament in North America, but all three of their group stage matches are due to be held in the United States.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The Norse visits were instead launched from the Greenland colony, separated from North America only by the 200-mile width of Davis Strait.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond