European Football · Sunday, August 23, 2026
Britain aims for world organization in 2042
Andy Burnham considers bringing the World Cup back to the British Isles sixteen years after 2026.
By Editorial team
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has expressed his ambition to bring the World Cup back to Great Britain in 2042, more than seventy years after 1966. During informal discussions with regional mayors in Manchester, he highlighted his interest in hosting the tournament on the British Isles. This future candidacy comes as European football prepares for the 2026 edition in North America.