Ukraine to join bid for the 2030 World Cup – report
According to Martyn Ziegler of The Times, FIFA is anticipated to take into consideration Ukraine, Spain, and Portugal in a prospective combined bid to host the 2030 World Cup.
Ukraine would host one of the groups earlier in the competition as part of an agreement between the three nations. Volodymyr Zelensky, the president of Ukraine, is said to have pressed for his nation to join the effort with support from the national governments of Portugal and Spain.
Both nations have been in the forefront in the soccer world since since Russia invaded Ukraine earlier this year. A game separated Ukraine from securing a spot in the 2022 World Cup, and former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson proposed that Ukraine host the 2028 Euro tournament.
Ziegler claims that Ukraine’s participation in this bid might aid in thwarting a concerted effort by Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Greece.
The public might find it more enticing to support Ukraine than to pick another oil-rich nation. In addition, Saudi Arabia’s bid would result in a repeat of this year’s winter World Cup, whereas Spain, Portugal, and Ukraine could host the event in the summer.
Ukraine to join bid for the 2030 World Cup – report
Additionally, UEFA might search for an entirely European bid for 2030 after the tournament this year is held in Qatar and the tournament in 2026 is held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. A united bid with South American nations is another another prospective bid.
