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World Cup shock host choice emerges as FIFA president talks up Israel for 2030 shot

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President of FIFA Gianni Infantino has suggested Israel should make a bid to host the World Cup along with the United Arab Emirates.

The bidding process for 2030 is underway with the SFA part of a UK and Ireland coalition to host though strong competition is expected for the 100th anniversary tournament.

Joint bids are now favoured by FIFA as they help to ease the financial burden on a country and avoid negative perceptions – the reason why the US, Canada and Mexico 'United' bid was so successful for 2026.

With Qatar 2022 being the first time the tournament will be staged in the Middle East, a region where football is rapidly growing ever more popular, other countries appear to have generated an interest.

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