🏆France and Germany join forces to host the 2038 or 2042 World Cup

France and Germany are preparing a joint bid to host the 2038 or 2042 FIFA World Cup, according to the newspaper Le Parisien. Following the awarding of the 2030 and 2034 host venues, both European powers have begun positioning themselves strategically for the next available editions.

An alliance driven by the tournament’s expansion

The proposal is gaining momentum amid changes in international football. The possible expansion of the tournament to 64 teams makes joint bids an increasingly viable and attractive option to support the required logistics.

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🏆 Según informa Le Parisien, Francia y Alemania preparan una candidatura conjunta para albergar el Mundial 2038. – Wednesday, 22 July 2026

A united front in Europe

The partnership between these two powers aims to build a strong proposal that would bring the world’s biggest football event back to the European continent, taking advantage of its top-tier infrastructure and deep footballing tradition.

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