FIFA’s 2026 bid evaluation task force Monday started its technical tour of the United Bid of Canada, Mexico and the United States as part of the ongoing bidding process for the 2026 World Cup.

Four candidate host cities for the United Bid will be visited and evaluated between April 9 and 13:

* Mexico City: April 9-10

* Atlanta: April 10-11

* Toronto: April 11-12

* New York / New Jersey: April 12-13

During that time, the task force will review proposed locations for the 2026 World Cup, including stadiums, training facilities and team base camps and FIFA Fan Fests.

Meetings also will be held with the leadership and staff of the United Bid Committee to review additional technical specifications included in the bid’s formal proposal. The United Bid Committee’s bid book can be found here.

The three countries are bidding against Morocco for the right to host the 2026 event.

Throughout the technical tour, the United Bid will share additional information, including daily tour summaries, both online (united2026.com) and on Twitter (@united2026).

Front Row Soccer editor Michael Lewis has covered 13 World Cups (eight men, five women), seven Olympics and 25 MLS Cups. He has written about New York City FC, New York Cosmos, the New York Red Bulls and both U.S. national teams for Newsday and has penned a soccer history column for the Guardian.com. Lewis, who has been honored by the Press Club of Long Island and National Soccer Coaches Association of America, is the former editor of BigAppleSoccer.com. He has written seven books about the beautiful game and has published ALIVE AND KICKING The incredible but true story of the Rochester Lancers. It is available at Amazon.com.