When the 2026 World Cup comes to the U.S., Canada and Mexico, Phoenix will not be one of the cities hosting a match.
The state's Sports and Tourism Authority says it, along with representatives from Phoenix and Glendale, decided to remove the region from consideration as a host city.
In a statement, the president and CEO of the Authority said, "FIFA was not able to provide specific details on major unknowns that could result in a major financial burden to our cities."
The statement goes on to say the decision should not be taken as a lack of interest in soccer.
That's good news for Bobby Dulle, general manager of Phoenix Rising Football Club. He joined The Show's Mark Brodie to talk about it.
