Co-hosting

Japan is considering a joint bid with China, South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam to host the 2046 FIFA World Cup. The Japan Football Association confirmed discussions about the unprecedented six-nation effort, echoing the growing trend of multi-nation hosting driven by tournament expansion and escalating costs. A previous joint-bid proposal by South Korea involving China and Japan for earlier World Cups was reportedly dismissed by China. The 2026 and 2030 World Cups will exemplify co-hosting, suggesting FIFA’s embrace of shared responsibility to ease financial strain and promote regional development.