Andy Burnham says he wants to bring men’s World Cup back to UK in 2042 | Andy Burnham
By: Geraldine McKelvie | Published: 2026-08-22 12:13:28 | Source: www.theguardian.com
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.
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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.
The World Cup took place in England in 1966, when the home side…
