Soccer-New York, New Jersey promise 2026 World Cup spectacle equal to 'eight Super Bowls'

Fans take a photo during the New York/New Jersey’s FIFA World Cup 2026 Kickoff event in Times Square in New York City, U.S., May 18, 2023. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York/New Jersey stepped up their bid to host the final of the 2026 World Cup by promising a spectacle on par with "eight Super Bowls" at a launch event on Thursday for the tournament which will be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino gave no indication as to which of the host cities across the three countries would stage the finale when the venues were announced last year.