Ireland will be part of a bid with the UK to host the World Cup in 2030, it has emerged. The Taoiseach’s spokesperson said the “football and government partners of Ireland and the UK are delighted that the UK government has committed to support a prospective five association bid for the 2030 FIFA World Cup”. “Staging a FIFA World Cup would provide an incredible opportunity to deliver tangible benefits for our nations. He said those involved in working on the bid include the English Football Association, Scottish Football Association, Football Association of Wales, Irish Football Association and Football Association of Ireland, and UK government, Scottish Government, Welsh Assembly Government, the Northern Ireland Executive, the Irish Government of Ireland and UK Sport. “The FIFA World Cup is the largest and most impactful event in the World.

Source: Irish Independent March 01, 2021 22:38 UTC