UK to host Euro 2020, bids to host World Cup 2030
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Mar 03, 2021
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed that the UK is prepared to host as many games as necessary at this summer's European Championships.
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The prime minister confirmed in an interview with The Sun that he would feel confident in hosting more matches across the summer.
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"We are hosting the Euros. We are hosting the semis and the final,ÔÇØ he said.
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"If they want any other matches hosted, we're certainly on for that but at the moment that's where we are with UEFA.ÔÇØ
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Johnson also confirmed plans to launch a bid to see England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland host the 2030 World Cup.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak is expected to unveil a £2.5m budget for the bid, while there will also be an extra £25m pumped into grassroots football from the Treasury.
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12 different countries are currently set to host the delayed tournament, with Wembley Stadium taking both semi-finals and the final.
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UEFA, however, are considering scrapping those plans and keeping everything in one country because of the COVID-19 risk.
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