FAI 'delighted' as joint bid for 2030 World Cup gets government support

“Staging a Fifa World Cup would provide an incredible opportunity to deliver tangible benefits for our nations.” 

The English Football Association said on Twitter that it welcomed “the Government’s pledge of £2.8million towards a potential bid” for the 2030 World Cup.

The FAI has announced it is progressing a joint bid to host the 2030 Fifa World Cup with the football associations of Northern Ireland, England, Scotland, and Wales after receiving government backing.

A joint statement from the five associations welcomed the news that the UK government has committed to support the prospective bid, with the Irish Government also backing the feasibility study into the possibility of bringing the tournament to these shores.