Blatter says Morocco would be logical choice for 2026 World Cup


Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter gestures during an interview in Zurich, Switzerland April 21, 2017. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann

BERN (Reuters) - Banned former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has put his support behind Morocco's bid to host the 2026 World Cup, saying the North African nation would be the logical choice.

Morocco is bidding for the fifth time to host the World Cup, having also tried for the 1994, 1998, 2006 and 2010 tournaments.

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