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FIFA officials visit Philadelphia in advance of the 2026 World Cup

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Officials of the soccer world governing body FIFA visited Philadelphia during their tour of US cities to evaluate where World Cup games will be held in 2026. The competition will be held in cities throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. The World Cup is considered the world's 2nd largest sporting competition after the Summer Olympics with more than 3 billion viewers worldwide.

A large banner displayed is shown outside the Lincoln Financial Field on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021., in Philadelphia. The city is hoping to become a host city for the 2026 World Cup which will be held in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
A large banner displayed is shown outside the Lincoln Financial Field on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021., in Philadelphia. The city is hoping to become a host city for the 2026 World Cup which will be held in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.Read moreJOSE F. MORENO / Staff Photographer
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