Andy Burnham says he wants to bring men’s World Cup back to UK in 2042
Summary
Andy Burnham wants the UK to host the men’s World Cup in 2042, which would be the first time in nearly 80 years. The UK government and home nations like Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland may work together on a bid to bring the tournament back to the British Isles.Key Facts
- The last men’s World Cup in the UK was in 1966, when England won the tournament.
- A formal bid to host the 2042 World Cup could include England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland.
- England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Ireland will co-host the men's European Championships in 2028.
- FIFA rules prevent European countries from hosting the World Cup if it was held twice recently on the continent; this means Europe won’t host again until at least 2042.
- Previous World Cups in Europe include Russia (2018), Spain and Portugal (2030, shared with Morocco), and Saudi Arabia is set to host in 2034.
- Andy Burnham also mentioned the possibility of hosting Olympic and Paralympic Games in northern England in the 2040s.
- Government discussions have considered a multi-city bid to spread economic benefits across several northern UK cities.
- England unsuccessfully bid for the 2018 World Cup, which went to Russia amid corruption allegations.
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