Montevideo Aug 22 (IANS) Uruguay president Tabare Vazquez has reiterated the country s interest in co-hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup alongside Argentina.
The South American neighbors are expected to formally express their desire to stage the event which will mark the 100-year anniversary of football s showpiece tournament later this month reports Xinhua news agency.
"On August 30 (Argentina) President Mauricio Macri will visit Uruguay. It s an opportunity for both countries to agree to make an official proposal to host the 2030 World Cup " Vazquez told reporters on Monday.
Uruguay s tourism minister Liliam Kechichian said that Argentina forward Lionel Messi and Uruguay striker Luiz Suarez had shown interest in promoting the joint candidacy.
Uruguay and Argentina will clash in a World Cup qualifier in Montevideo on August 31.
FIFA is expected to designate the hosts for the 2026 and 2030 World Cups next year.
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