Countries bid to host World Cup

On February 7, four South American nations—Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay—submitted a joint bid to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The soccer tournament takes place every four years and is the most-watched event in the world. The 2030 tournament marks the 100th anniversary of the first World Cup, hosted by Uruguay in 1930. FIFA is soccer’s international governing body, and its 211 member associations vote to pick the World Cup host nation about six to 10 years in advance. The 2030 host will be chosen in 2024. The next World Cup, in 2026, will be hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico, marking the first time a group of countries will host together. Spain, Portugal, and Ukraine also submitted a joint bid for the 2030 World Cup. Other interested…

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