I figured it would be a decent idea to have a general catch all thread for this. What we know so far... The USA will be co hosting with Canada and Mexico with the US getting 75% of the matches and everything beyond and including the quarterfinals. Barring a change is rules, the deadline has passed and Morocco will be the only competitor. The bid is scheduled to be awarded in May of 2020. As far as stadiums go, the final bid (which is due in March) is expected to include anywhere from 20-25 stadiums. The following 49 were included in the preliminary bid today. For group and second round games stadiums are required to have 40,000 seats, 60,00 for quarter and semi final round game, and 80,00 for the final. The 49 Stadiums in contention USA: Canada: Calgary - McMahon Stadium - 35K (would be expanded to 46K) Edmonton - Commonwealth Stadium - 56K Montreal - Stade Olympique - 61K Montreal - Stade Saputo - 20K (would be expanded to 40K) Ottawa - TD Place Stadium - 24K (would be expanded to 40K) Regina - Mosiac Stadium - 30K (would be expanded to 40K) Vancouver - BC Place - 55K Toronto - BMO Field - 28K (would be expanded to 40K) Toronto - Rogers Centre - 53K Mexico: Guadalajara - Estadio Chivas - 45K Mexico City - Estadio Azteca - 87K Monterrey - Estadio Rayados - 52K
I only see four cities on that list that are 99.9% locks for a US bid - New York, Dallas, Los Angeles, and San Jose. Florida will get a city or two, but I don't think there's a favorite yet. Atlanta and Houston seem likely, unless USSF takes some chances with the allocation to the Southeast. If momentum doesn't build to replace Fedex Field in DC, then that gives every other city in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic a chance. USSF notably omitted Soldier Field in Chicago from the 2022 bid, so I hesitate to get behind any cities in the Midwest. Denver seems a favorite for the token Rocky Mountain city. The Southwest may have room for a 3rd city, but I don't see more than that. Seattle seems very likely if Canada picks Vancouver.