Irish positive about joining a five-nation bid for 2030 World Cup
December 3 – The United Kingdom and Ireland may be inching closer towards a joint-bid for the 2030 World Cup after a positive feasibility study.
2030 World Cup bidding
Ecuador edges towards World Cup 2030 bid with Colombia and Peru in tow
By Samindra Kunti
September 10 – Ecuador have announced proposals to bid alongside Colombia and Peru to host the 2030 World Cup, launching a second South American contender alongside the joint candidacy of Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and Chile.
Spain and Portugal buddy up for 2030 World Cup bid but no mention of Morocco
By Andrew Warshaw
June 10 – Battle lines have been drawn in the race to stage the 2030 World Cup with the Spanish FA confirming, after months of speculation, that they and Portugal are seriously considering making a joint bid.
Conmebol’s Dominguez says South American bid leads race for 2030 World Cup
March 21 – The four-nation South American bid to host the 2030 World Cup should definitely be regarded as the favourite to win the rights, according to the region’s top official, despite what will likely be a strong challenge from Europe.
Spain loses Euro U17 hosting and jeopardises UEFA backing for 2030 World Cup bid
February 26 – Spain’s hopes of gaining UEFA support for a 2030 World Cup bid has taken a potential political hit after European football’s governing body stripped them of hosting qualifying games of the Under-17 European Championship for refusing to recognise the national symbols of Kosovo.
Infantino rejects LaLiga’s overseas match, says Argentine Copa fiasco won’t affect 2030 bid
By Samindra Kunti
December 5 – FIFA president Gianni Infantino has criticised La Liga’s intention to stage a league match in the United States, but called the proposed Copa Libertadores final in Madrid an ‘exceptional’ one-off.
Balkan countries reveal ambition for 2028 Euro or 2030 World Cup hosting
November 5 – Bulgaria, Greece, Serbia and Romania are considering an unlikely joint bid to host the 2030 World Cup.
Forget Brexit and hard borders, British politicians would embrace FAI in a joint 2030 bid
October 1 – The British government says it would provide the necessary financial guarantees for a joint UK-Ireland 2030 FIFA World Cup bid.
Bid talk: British FA’s commit to feasibility study on joint World Cup 2030 bid
By Andrew Warshaw
August 31 – The Scottish and Welsh FAs have confirmed that exploratory talks are under way for a UK bid for the 2030 World Cup – even though South America would probably be regarded as favourites.
Morocco looking to Spain and Portugal for joint 2030 World Cup bid, says report
By Andrew Warshaw
August 30 – Morocco, it seems, is stopping at nothing and devising every possible scenario in its bid to finally land the World Cup.