Andy Burnham says he wants to bring men’s World Cup back to UK in 2042
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Key context: <p>PM tells regional mayors during informal discussions he is keen for tournament to return to British Isles</p><p>Andy Burnham has said he wants to bring the men’s World Cup to the UK in 2042, returning the tournament to Britain for the first time in almost eight decades.</p><p>During informal discussions at No 10 North in Manchester on Friday, the prime minister told regional mayors he was keen for the tournament to be played in the British Isles.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/aug/22/andy-burnham-uk-host-mens-world-cup-football-2042">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
PM tells regional mayors during informal discussions he is keen for tournament to return to British IslesAndy Burnham has said he wants to bring the men’s World Cup to the UK in 2042, returning the tournament to Britain for the first time in almost eight decades.During informal discussions at No 10 North in Manchester on Friday, the prime minister told regional mayors he was keen for the tournament to be played in the British Isles. Continue reading...
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