Where was the 68th FIFA Congress held?
The 68th FIFA Congress was held in Moscow, Russia, on the 13th of June 2018. It took place immediately before the start of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Questions about 68th FIFA Congress
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Who was awarded the 2026 FIFA World Cup hosting rights at the 68th FIFA Congress?
The United bid, representing Canada, Mexico, and the United States, was awarded the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the 68th FIFA Congress. The bid received 134 of the 200 votes cast in the single round of voting.
How many votes did Morocco receive in the 2026 World Cup host vote at the 68th FIFA Congress?
Morocco received 65 votes at the 68th FIFA Congress. The United bid received 134, with one ballot going to neither candidate, for a total of 200 votes cast.
Why was the 68th FIFA Congress historically significant for World Cup host selection?
The 68th FIFA Congress was the first time since 1966 that the FIFA Congress itself chose the World Cup host by direct vote.
When was the 2026 FIFA World Cup bid process postponed?
On the 10th of June 2015, FIFA announced that the bid process for the 2026 FIFA World Cup was postponed. The process had originally been scheduled to begin in 2015 and conclude at the FIFA Congress on the 10th of May 2017 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
What was the revised schedule for the 2026 FIFA World Cup host selection after the postponement?
Following a FIFA Council meeting on the 10th of May 2016, a new four-phase bid schedule was announced with May 2020 designated as the final stage. The host was ultimately selected at the 68th FIFA Congress in Moscow on the 13th of June 2018.