Israel says FIFA wants it to host 2030 World Cup with neighbours
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Infantino became the first head of FIFA to visit Israel and suggest a joint Israel-Arab bid for the 2030 World Cup.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has suggested Israel co-host the 2030 World Cup along with other regional states, the office of Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has said following a meeting on Tuesday.
Infantino became the first head of the world football governing body to visit Israel this week.
“In their discussion, the FIFA chief raised the idea that Israel would host the #WorldCup in 2030, together with other countries in the region, most notably with the United Arab Emirates,” Bennett’s spokesperson said on Twitter.
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