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
**TL;DR:** It took **134 votes** to award that World Cup hosting right.