David Beckham supports World Cup in Canada, Mexico and U.S.

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David Beckham supports World Cup in Canada, Mexico and U.S.

Published Wednesday, June 6, 2018 5:06PM EDT

David Beckham arrives for the wedding ceremony of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018. (Gareth Fuller/pool photo via AP)

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TORONTO - David Beckham has thrown his support behind the North American bid for the 2026 World Cup.

The former England star midfielder says soccer's showcase event "deserves to be in great places."

"And if the U.S., Canada and Mexico get that, it will be very special," he said.

Beckham referred back to his days playing in Major League Soccer for the Los Angeles Galaxy.

"I know the passion that runs through all three of those countries," he said.

"I'm excited about 2026 because if that really happens, if it does happen, I know for sure that as a fan I will be going to that World Cup because as a fan you want to travel to great places and those three place to host a World Cup, it's special."