Paraguay Joins Argentina-Uruguay Bid For 2030 World Cup, Cartes Says

Paraguay "joined forces" with Argentina and Uruguay in a joint bid to host the 2030 World Cup, Paraguay President Horacio Cartes said on Thursday, according to Daniela Desantis of REUTERS. In a tweet, Cartes said, "I can confirm that we, the Presidents of #Paraguay #Argentina and #Uruguay have agreed to fight for the nomination of 2030 football World Cup." The announcement was "backed up by his countryman," CONMEBOL President Alejandro Dominguez. Although no official details were revealed, local news reports said that "Argentina would have six host cities or stadiums, while Uruguay and Paraguay would have three each." The joint bid is the "first concrete one" for the '30 tournament, "although China has expressed hope it will host in the future" (REUTERS, 8/31).