British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has backed a potential joint bid from England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland to host the 2030 Soccer World Cup. The formal bidding process to stage the tournament will be launched next year by FIFA, world football's governing body. A feasibility study is underway as the football associations in the UK and Ireland look into options for a joint bid. The English Football Association said on Twitter that it welcomed "the Government's pledge of 2.8 million towards a potential bid" for the 2030 World Cup. "Staging a FIFA World Cup would provide an incredible opportunity to deliver tangible benefits for our nations.

Source: News 24 March 01, 2021 23:03 UTC