Why Denver Won’t Host 2026 World Cup Matches

Denver has been officially ruled out as a host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The Coloradoan reports that despite a strong bid, the Mile High City did not make the final lineup of 16 cities selected for the tournament's group stage and knockout rounds. FIFA's selection criteria focused heavily on stadium capacity and infrastructure. Denver's Empower Field at Mile High, while iconic, was deemed insufficient for the tournament's...