Sports Minister Catherine Martin describes World Cup bid as 'incredible opportunity'

Tue, 02 Mar, 2021 - 13:05

Colm O’Connor

Irish Government officials have welcomed a planned 2030 World Cup bid.

The FAI in conjunction with the Irish Football Association, The FA, the Football Association of Wales, and the Scottish FA last night confirmed plans for a five-association bid to host the tournament in nine years' time.

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