Gianni Infantino marked in his own way the symbolic date of D – 2 years before the start of the men's football World Cup in 2026, organized in the United States, Mexico and Canada. He recorded a video message, broadcast on Tuesday June 11, exactly two years before the opening match at the Azteca stadium in Mexico, which will go down in history as the first venue to have hosted three inaugural matches after 1970 and 1986. Without fear of superlatives, the FIFA president assured that the next world tournament will be “the biggest event, the biggest show, the biggest tournament» that the planet has ever seen. Not less. It will also be the most inclusive in history, with a record number of 48 selections in the final phase, and 16 host cities in the three countries of the American continent. “In two years, the world will stop and look at North America, anticipates Gianni Infantino. The trophy is already here, it's ready, we're taking care of it. We are in full preparations, we are putting everything in place for the competition. In host cities, we work with authorities, stadium owners and operators, as well as local communities". The 2026 World Cup will take place in two Canadian cities, three Mexican and eleven American cities. The final will be played on July 19 at the New York New Jersey stadium.
