UK Sport confirms it is targeting bid to host 2030 World Cup
By The Athletic Staff
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UK Sport has confirmed it is targeting a bid for the 2030 World Cup, among an extensive list of other sporting events.
In March, Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke in favour of a joint UK and Republic of Ireland bid for the 2030 World Cup, and said it was the “right time” to launch a campaign.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s budget included a pledge of £2.8 million to kickstart a bidding process.
What does the list say?
The UK Sport list contains 97 sporting events the organisation hopes to bid for, has already bid for or has already secured over the next decade.