San Antonio just entered the running to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup inside the Alamodome. San Antonio isn't the only Texas city that joined in on the bid. The Cotton Bowl and the AT&T Stadium in Dallas as well as the Reliant Stadium in Houston have also placed their bid.
Alamodome joins the bid for the 2026 World Cup
There's over 40 different possibilities that could house the event.
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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - DECEMBER 03: A general view of Brazuca and the FIFA World Cup Trophy at the Maracana before the adidas Brazuca launch at Parque Lage on December 3, 2013 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Brazuca is the Official Match Ball for the FIFA World Cup 2014 Brazil. Tonight adidas revealed brazuca to the world in the stunning setting of Parque Lage in Rio de Janeiro. The reveal was part of a spectacular light projection supported by global footballers Seedorf, Hernane and FIFA World Cup Winner Cafu. Hundreds of guests and celebrities were treated to this one off experience, which launched the Official FIFA World Cup Ball for Brazil 2014. For more information visit: news.adidas.com/worldcupOMB (Photo by Alexandre Loureiro/Getty Images for adidas)
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San Antonio also is competing against three nations and forty-six cities in North America alone.
The short-list of contending cities will be announced in late September 2017 bringing the total down to about 25 possibilities. One of the requirements is that the future FIFA site requires a capacity of 80,000 people.
The official announcement will be made by FIFA at the World Cup on March 16, 2018.
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