🏆Memories of 2006? Germany wants to host a World Cup again | OneFootball

The German Football Association (DFB) has set its sights on hosting the 2042 men’s World Cup, although it is not ruling out bringing forward its ambitions to the 2038 edition if FIFA changes its current regulations.

The obstacle of the rotation system

According to the current rules, a confederation must wait two editions before hosting the tournament again. With the 2030 event shared by Europe, Africa, and South America, and the 2034 edition awarded to Saudi Arabia, only CONCACAF and OFC countries would be eligible for 2038. For that reason, the DFB is hopeful that FIFA will show flexibility.

The United States appears on the horizon

If the rotation rule remains unchanged, the United States is shaping up as a strong candidate for 2038 within CONCACAF, forcing Germany to focus its efforts definitively on the 2042 World Cup.

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