Uruguayan President reiterates interest in co-hosting World Cup 2030 with Argentina

Uruguayan President Tabare Vazquez reiterated the country's interest in hosting the 2030 World Cup with Argentina in meeting with head of FIFA, soccer's world governing body, Gianni Infantino.

Vazquez said that he "officially (presented) the possibility of hosting the World Cup 2030 (in Uruguay and Argentina) to the FIFA president. This proposal comes from the two brother countries, their soccer associations and their governments."

"It is simply a proposal, a hope, a dream and a longing to organize this sporting event in Uruguay," added the president.

Infantino said the talk of 2030 World Cup can wait for a while.

"We have spoken of this dream, this idea and this project for the World Cup 2030 but it is still far away," said Infantino in a news conference with Vazquez held in the presidential residence.

"Before, we must organize the whole process for the World Cup 2026 and make sure that it is clear and transparent, and then we will talk about 2030," added the FIFA president.

Infantino highlighted Uruguay and Argentina's interest as "very positive on behalf of the two countries that have made soccer history, and have contributed with their players."

"Today, organizing a World Cup is very big and very important. It involves a lot of work and has lots of requirements but there is a lot of time for all of this," said Infantino, even though he avoided giving an opinion on the infrastructure that Uruguay offers.

The FIFA president arrived in Montevideo on Tuesday and visited the Centenario Stadium and Penarol and Nacional's grounds. Infantino also attended the World Cup qualifier between Uruguay and Peru. Endit