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Philadelphia Expected To Learn Thursday If It Will Host 2026 World Cup

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Soccer fans have had Thursday circled on their calendar for years. It's the day Philadelphia could learn if it will be a host city for the 2026 World Cup.

The World Cup will be played across the United States, Mexico and Canada. Now we'll find out exactly where.

FIFA is expected to make their big announcement Thursday afternoon.

If Philly is selected, the games would be played at Lincoln Financial Field.

Sixteen different cities are vying for a total of 10 spots.

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