Doubts and disagreements about FIFA's future programme world Cup Contributed to Britain and Ireland on Monday abandoning their plans to submit a joint bid to host the 2030 edition of the FIFA World Cup. world Instead he tried to organize the European Championships in 2028.
Europe was the main critic of FIFA President Gianni Infantino's attempt to double the number of World Cups held every two years.
The English Football Association led the feasibility study for holding the World Cup, evaluating the chances of winning the stadium after losing in 2010 in a tainted race for the 2018 edition.
The FA decided there was a better chance of hosting the UEFA European Championship, given that FIFA's plans for the World Cup after the 2026 edition in the United States, Mexico and Canada are vague.
“I think we've been very clear, like all UEFA countries: We don't think it's a good idea to hold a World Cup every two years, for either men or women,” said Mark Bullingham, the FA's chief executive, revealing his opposition for the first time. Time for reporters. “We don't think it will be achieved. So we walked away again.
He added: We saw the two opportunities in front of us, and Euro 2028 is a very clear opportunity. “A very clear timetable,” he added.
Countries have until next month to register their interest in hosting the European Championship in 2028 or 2032, and voting is scheduled to take place next year. The candidates are expected to be from Italy, Russia and Turkey. The Associated Press was first to report in July that UEFA could expand the tournament from the 24 teams that will compete in Germany in 2024 to 32 participants in future editions, putting the British Isles bid in a strong position to use existing infrastructure to meet its needs. Host country requirements.
England hosted the 1966 World Cup and also failed in its attempt to host the 2006 tournament, but it hosted the 1996 European Championship and Wembley Stadium hosted eight matches last year, as the tournament was held in several European countries. Scotland also hosted four Euro 2020 matches at Hampden Park.
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