How many votes did it take for the World Cup to be awarded to a country
The 2026 World Cup host was decided by 134 votes for the United bid, with Morocco getting 65 votes. FIFA’s Congress had 200 eligible votes cast in that round, and a majority was required to win.
Quick Scoop
- The winning bid needed a simple majority, so the key threshold was more than half of the votes cast.
- In the final result, the United States, Canada, and Mexico won with 134 votes.
- Morocco received 65 votes , and there was 1 vote for neither.
Why this matters
That vote was notable because it was part of FIFA’s move toward a more open, congress-wide decision rather than a small committee choice. The 2026 decision also stood out because the United bid’s margin was decisive, not close.
Vote math
Here’s the simple breakdown of the result:
| Option | Votes |
|---|---|
| United bid | 134 |
| Morocco | 65 |
| Neither | 1 |