Ray Houghton urges FAI to count costs of World Cup bid: 'Would they be better off spending money on grassroots?'

The British government pledged €3.2m towards an ongoing feasibility study into the merits of launching a pitch to stage the expanded 48-nation, 80-game tournament across 16 stadia in England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland.

Ireland legend Ray Houghton has urged the FAI to undertake a cost-benefit analysis before they decide to flank the UK nations on a joint-bid to host the 2030 World Cup.

The British government pledged €3.2m towards an ongoing feasibility study into the merits of launching a pitch to stage the expanded 48-nation, 80-game tournament across 16 stadia in England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland.