CAIRO — Recent press reports revealed that Cairo and Riyadh are seeking to submit a joint application to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup, since both countries have the capabilities to organize large soccer events.
On Aug. 22, the Egyptian news website Cairo24 reported, “Cairo and Riyadh will officially announce the joint application soon. The two countries have agreed to co-host the event and establish a joint committee whose most prominent member is Hany Abou Rida, the Egyptian Football Association’s former president and member of the International Federation of Association Football's Executive Board.”
