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Britain WILL make bid to host the World Cup in 2038 or 2042 as Andy Burnham eyes football tournament as chance to drive growth beyond London

Football's biggest tournament has not been hosted in the United Kingdom since 1966, when England won the coveted prize under Sir Alf Ramsay at Wembley.

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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated sports brief. The source report from Daily Mail says: Football's biggest tournament has not been hosted in the United Kingdom since 1966, when England won the coveted prize under Sir Alf Ramsay at Wembley.

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  • Primary source: Daily Mail
  • Published: Aug 21, 2026, 12:59 PM UTC
  • Coverage area: Sports
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  1. Source published: Aug 21, 2026, 12:59 PM UTC
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