A senior UAE official revealed the country would be open to co-hosting World Cup with Qatar if it ends its ongoing boycott of the country. Mohammed Khalfan al-Romaithi, Chairman of the UAE General Sports Authority, said the country would support plans to spread the tournament over multiple countries if the format is changed. FIFA is currently considering plans to expand the competition from 32 to 48 teams, with the organisation's President Gianni Infantino claiming neighbouring countries could host matches to ease the burden on Qatar.
A senior UAE official revealed the country would be open to co-hosting the 2022 World Cup with Qatar if it ends its ongoing boycott of the country. Mohammed Khalfan al-Romaithi, Chairman of the UAE General Sports Authority, said the country would support plans to spread the tournament over multiple countries if the format is changed. FIFA is currently considering plans to expand the competition from 32 to 48 teams, with the organisation's President Gianni Infantino claiming neighbouring countries could host matches to ease the burden on Qatar.