The Afghanistan Football Federation announced today their support of the United Bid of Canada, Mexico, and the United States to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The announcement was made following a meeting between AFF president, Keramuddin Karim, and a delegation of football officials from the United Bid.

“We are confident that Canada, Mexico, and the United States would make for exemplary hosts for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the success of their efforts would benefit the football community and help the sport to grow and prosper around the globe,” said Keramuddin Karim. “We are pleased to offer our support the United Bid at the upcoming FIFA Congress and encourage our fellow football federations to make the same decision.”

The 68th FIFA Congress will convene on June 13th in Moscow, on the evening of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.