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FIFA leave door open to Asian challenge to England World Cup bid

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Getty Images | Today FIFA left the door open to a rival bid from Asia to host the 2030 World Cup. Pictured is U.S. President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino speak to members of the press following a meeting at the White House on September 09, 2019 in Washington, DC. The U.S. will help host the 2026 World Cup along with Canada and Mexico.

FIFA may abandon two finals window for confederations looking to bid for 2030 World Cup.

Move would allow rival China bid for 2030 World Cup.

China’s standing boosted with 2021 Club World Cup award.

24 October 2019 - 4:57 PM

By James Corbett, Senior Correspondent

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