World Cup 2014: USA could bid to host 2026 tournament
The United States' "unprecedented" and "staggering" appetite for football could see them bid to host the 2026 World Cup, according to Fifa bosses. However, the level of support for Jurgen Klinsmann's team has been remarkable, with US president Barack Obama among those tweeting support. "There is a commitment to work with US Soccer," said Fifa secretary general Jerome Valcke. Speaking to Brazil newspaper Globo, Valcke added: "What we see in the United States is staggering. The audience is unprecedented, more than the NBA. "The country has the largest level of youth soccer in the world, with 20 million young people playing. Play media "I think after 2022, they have an interest in hosting the 2026 World Cup." After advancing from a tough group also containing Germany, Portugal and Ghana, the US took Belgium to extra time before eventually being beaten 2-1 in an entertaining match which saw 56 eff...