Ukraine is reportedly set to launch a joint bid with Spain and Portugal to host the 2030 World Cup. The move has been sanctioned by Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky which would see the war-torn nation host one of the tournament's groups.
Ad According to The Times, the bid is set to be announced by Spain and Portugal's football authorities at UEFA's headquarters on Wednesday.
World CupVinicius Jr, Bellingham, Pedri — 10 best U23 players to look out for in Qatar30/09/2022 AT 06:02 With the expectation that the war in Ukraine will be over in eight years' time, a symbolic bid to promote hope and peace in the country appears to be the three nations' strategy to try and win a majority vote among FIFA's 211 member associations.
However, the joint bid could face tough opposition should a joint bid between Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Greece be made official.