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Mexico planning 2026 World Cup bid

Mexico have put themselves forward as potential hosts of the 2026 World Cup along with CONCACAF rivals Canada and the United States, Mexican federation president Justino Compean told reporters earlier this week.

The United States was the last CONCACAF country to host the World Cup, staging the tournament back in 1994.

"This country [Mexico] also deserves a third World Cup and the competition is good. We are going to have United States, Mexico and Canada giving it a good fight," Compean told reporters.

The Canadians have never hosted a World Cup, while Mexico's last World Cups were in 1970 and 1986.

CONCACAF president Jeffrey Webb said the region would look to bring the event to the Americas, telling reporters: "A total of 32 years has passed since CONCACAF hosted a world cup. That is why I am certain that 2026 will belong to CONCACAF."

Compean said: "We have the right to raise our hand, and we have one of the best ambassadors in Jeffrey Webb.

Mexico will host the 2016 FIFA World Congress.

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