The British "Times" reported yesterday that Ukraine intends to join Spain and Portugal in fighting for the right to host the 2030 World Cup.

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[Sports Center/Comprehensive Report] Following Spain and Portugal's statement in October 2020 that the two countries will jointly bid for the 2030 World Cup in line with the 2002 World Cup in South Korea and Japan, the British "The Times" disclosed yesterday that Ukraine also Interested in becoming one of the host countries of the World Cup and is expected to host one of the group stage events.

It is understood that the plan has been approved by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and the governments of Spain and Portugal.

The new cooperation plan is expected to be announced by important figures from the Spanish and Portuguese football federations at a press conference held by UEFA tomorrow.

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Reuters, one of the world's three major news agencies, sought comment from FIFA and UEFA on the matter, but did not receive a response.

The 2022 Qatar World Cup will ignite the war on November 20; and the next 2026 World Cup will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, and it will also be the first World Cup in history to span three countries.

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