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France and Germany consider joint bid for 2038 World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 5:28 PM

Last updated Jul 22, 2026

France and Germany consider joint bid for 2038 World Cup

Summary

France is reportedly exploring a joint bid with Germany to host the 2038 FIFA World Cup. Discussions are ongoing regarding the tournament's future host nations following the upcoming events in 2030 and 2034. A report from the French Ministry of Sports has indicated readiness from France to accommodate the event and adapt stadiums to modern requirements. However, there may be restrictions posed by FIFA's continental rotation policy, which could delay a European hosting opportunity until at least 2042. The last World Cups hosted by each country were in 1998 for France and 2006 for Germany.

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Key Details

•France considers joint World Cup bid with Germany for 2038.
•Next World Cups will be in 2030 and 2034.
•FIFA's rotation policy may bar a European host in 2038.
•France last hosted the World Cup in 1998; Germany in 2006.

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5:28 PMYahoo Sports — France weigh up joint bid with Germany for 2038 World Cup

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