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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jamie Gardner

UNBELIEVABLE: Us eyes 2038 world cup bid as potential 64 team tournament looms | History Defined

  • Andrew Giuliani, executive director for the White House Task Force on the World Cup , has indicated that the United States could potentially bid to host the global football tournament again in 2038.
  • Giuliani highlighted that the US possesses the infrastructure and capability to host an expanded 64-team World Cup, citing existing stadiums and a welcoming atmosphere for international fans.
  • He underscored the economic benefit, noting that the US already has built stadiums, which makes it a more cost-effective host compared to other nations.
  • With future tournaments allocated until 2034, the path could clear for a return to North America in just over a decade, following the current co-hosting of the tournament with Canada and Mexico.
  • Donald Trump is anticipated to attend the final in New Jersey on 19 July, with Giuliani hinting at a dramatic entrance and potential surprises from him.

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