Atlanta is among 32 cities that made the cut as possible host cities if the United States, Mexico and Canada are chosen to host the 2026 World Cup.
The United Bid Committee, which represents the three countries, announced the list of potential host cities Wednesday.
Representatives from each city are supposed to meet in Houston the week of Nov. 13 to discuss the bid.
If the bid is selected by FIFA to host the World Cup, at least 12 cities will be selected as venues for games.
The cities that made the cut are:
Canada
Edmonton, Alberta
Montréal, Québec
Toronto, Ontario
Vancouver, British Columbia
Mexico
Guadaljara, Jalisco
Mexico City, Mexico
Monterrey, Nuevo León
United States
Atlanta
Baltimore
Boston
Charlotte
Chicago
Cincinnati
Dallas
Denver
Houston
Las Vegas
Los Angeles
Miami
Minneapolis
Nashville
New York City/New Jersey
Orlando
Philadelphia
Phoenix
Salt Lake City
Detroit
San Francisco Bay Area
Seattle
Kansas City
Tampa
Washington
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