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3mo ago

FIFA Urges UK to Pursue Men’s World Cup Hosting for 2038 or 2042

FIFA vice-president Victor Montagliani advocates for the UK’s return to hosting the men’s World Cup, highlighting the new no-bid allocation model and the nation’s role in the 2035 Women’s World Cup.

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The World Cup has not returned to England since the hosts won the tournament under the captaincy of Bobby Moore in 1966
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Overview

  • Victor Montagliani, FIFA vice-president, has publicly called for the UK to bid for the men’s World Cup in 2038 or 2042.
  • Montagliani emphasized that the UK’s football heritage and infrastructure make it an ideal candidate for hosting the tournament.
  • The UK is already confirmed to host the 2035 Women’s World Cup, which could serve as a foundation for a future men’s bid.
  • FIFA’s recent no-bid allocation model, designed to avoid past bidding controversies, was endorsed as the preferred approach for future tournaments.
  • England has not bid for the men’s World Cup since 2010, a process marred by allegations of bribery during the 2018 and 2022 tournament allocations.