More infoDCMS Committee Chair Julian Knight MP admitted the UK should not waste time on a "costly" World Cup bid in 2030 as hopes to host the major tournament were dashed following the events at the Euro 2020 final. Speaking to Sky News, Mr Knight shared his honest thoughts on Great Britain and Ireland's joint World Cup bid for 2030. He told the programme: "I hate to say, [it's] dead in the water, but I was not optimistic beforehand. "But UEFA, and we need the backing of UEFA in order to enter the World Cup competition, they have the opportunity to back Spain or Portugal, or ourselves. Mr Knight was then asked if he thinks the Government should bother putting in a bit for 2030.

Source: Express July 14, 2021 18:11 UTC