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Josh Holland

UEFA president hints at USA 2026 Champions League landmark and makes viewership point

The UEFA Champions League could be held in the United States as soon as 2026 due to the growing popularity of the sport in the country, according to UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin.

A possible decision could see 2026 become a significant year for the United States with the nation co-hosting the World Cup alongside Canada and Mexico. 11 stadiums stateside have been announced to host the next edition of the tournament.

The Champions League has never ventured outside of Europe for obvious reasons. The competition includes only the top clubs in the continent, but Ceferin was recently questioned on the possibility of the flagship event spreading its wings to the USA.

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