Greece, Egypt and Saudi Arabia withdraw joint bid for 2030 FIFA World Cup

Greece and Saudi Arabia have come to a mutual decision to withdraw their joint bid, alongside Egypt, to co-host the prestigious 2030 FIFA World Cup. The discussions took place on Wednesday, signaling a shift in plans for the upcoming international soccer tournament, Report informs via Greek City Times.

One of the key factors influencing this decision is the prevailing sentiment that the 2030 World Cup should be hosted in Europe. With Spain and Portugal emerging as strong contenders to co-host the event, there has been mounting pressure for the tournament to be awarded to the European nations. Consequently, the Saudi government made the choice to withdraw its bid, aligning with the prevailing sentiment.

The decision opens up new possibilities and reinforces the growing likelihood that Spain and Portugal will secure the privilege of hosting the renowned tournament.