UEFA will 'fight' for Europe to host 2030 World Cup

UEFA will "fight" for a European nation to host the 2030 World Cup amid fears that China could launch a bid to stage the tournament.

UEFA will 'fight' for Europe to host 2030 World Cup
Thu, 01 Jun, 2017 - 17:57

UEFA will "fight" for a European nation to host the 2030 World Cup amid fears that China could launch a bid to stage the tournament.

European football's governing body was told by FIFA that Europe could not stage the 2026 World Cup as Russia, one of its members, is hosting the 2018 edition.

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