China could soon bid to host the Fifa World Cup. Photo: EPA-EFE
Winter Olympics: China eyes World Cup goal after Beijing makes Games history, could bid for tournament in 2034 or 2038
- President Xi Jinping has said he wants China to stage and even win the men’s World Cup one day
- As hosts China would automatically qualify for the World Cup, but the current side would be in real danger of humiliation
China could soon bid to host the Fifa World Cup. Photo: EPA-EFE