UK & Ireland back bid for 2030 World Cup
By Reuters
02 March 2021 |
12:42 pm
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says it is the "right time" for the United Kingdom and Ireland to launch a bid to host the 2030 soccer World Cup, while he added the country would also be willing to host extra Euro 2020 matches this year if required.
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