Government 'will not be found wanting' in preparing bid for 2030 World Cup

Sports Minister Jack Chambers said that he was confident that the governance challenges which have beset the FAI could be overcome

Tue, 02 Mar, 2021 - 09:12

Paul Hosford Political Correspondent

The Government "will not be found wanting" in preparing a bid for the FIFA World Cup in 2030.

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson last night confirmed that the UK and Ireland will prepare a bid for the tournament which will be submitted between 2022 and 2024.

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Place: Ireland Place: UK Person: Boris Johnson Person: Jack Chambers Person: Gordon Elliot Event: World Cup Organisation: FIFA Organisation: FAI Organisation: GAA

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