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France plans bid for 2038 FIFA World Cup hosting rights

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 5:55 PM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

France plans bid for 2038 FIFA World Cup hosting rights

Summary

France's Minister of Sports, Marina Ferrari, will receive a report recommending the country bid for multiple future football tournaments, including the 2038 FIFA World Cup. The 118-page report, prepared by Territoires d’événements sportifs, suggests that France is well-equipped to host a 48-team World Cup and seeks to modernize its stadiums through this bidding process. Additionally, a joint bid with Germany is being considered to address environmental concerns. The report also encourages France to pursue hosting the 2033 Women’s UEFA Euro and the 2036 Men’s UEFA Euro.

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Key Details

•Marina Ferrari will review a report on future tournament bids.
•The report advocates for hosting the 2038 FIFA World Cup.
•France is assessed as capable of facilitating a 48-team tournament.
•A joint bid with Germany is considered to lower the carbon footprint.
•Other tournaments recommended include the 2033 and 2036 UEFA Euros.

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Will France host the FIFA World Cup forty years after the unforgettable 1998 tournament? L’Equipe understands that France’s Minister of Sports, Marina Ferrari, will be handed a report on Saturda...
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