FIFA members vote will vote today on whether to award the 2026 World Cup to a combined bid from North America, or to Morocco. On the eve of the 2018 tournament, delegates from 207 nations and regions are gathered in Moscow, faced with the choice of where the first edition of the event featuring 48 teams will be held. CGTN's Dan Williams reports.

A busy final push for votes. The two sides looking to win the right to host the 2026 World Cup were given the chance to lobby delegates of UEFA, European football's governing body. Among those in attendance, Gianni Infantino, the FIFA President. The 'United' bid of Mexico, USA, and Canada went first. Their major selling point record profits of 11 billion dollars. Money that can then be shared amongst the various football associations. But Morocco, who began the race as the underdog, head into the vote hopeful of causing a shock.

MONCEF BELKHAYAT MOROCCO 2026 BID COMMITTEE MEMBER "We are very confident. We believe that this project can be a great project of development for Morocco, and if we don't win this time, we will carry on and continue for another, another time, until we get it to Morocco."

The Morocco team wheeled out some heavyweight support. Roberto Carlos, the legendary 2002 World Cup winner with Brazil, is among those to back the their bid.

ROBERTO CARLOS MOROCCO 2026 BID AMBASSADOR "The moment has arrived to show that Morocco is ready to host a World Cup. There's always competition with other big countries. But I think Morocco, for the growth of the country, the football, I think Morocco can at last win this contest."

Morocco is expected to pick up support from across the globe, but it is believed some African countries will shun Morocco, and vote for the 'United' bid. Those votes could prove to be costly for the North African country.

KHALILOU FADIGA MOROCCO 2026 BID AMBASSADOR "We are talking about Africa united. I think it is the time to show that we are united in Africa. We are also to show in Africa that is not only the future. It is right now."