The President of the Ukrainian Football Association (UAF) Andriy Pavelko of Europe football He was “unified” after his country was added Portugal and Spain bid to host the 2030 World Cup.
The original The proposal was made by Spain and Portugal announced Two years ago, but it was given political impetus by Russia invasion of Ukraine.
“United as never before, Europeans football familyafter he condemned the crimes against Ukrainian peopleHe demonstrated his commitment to the values that underlie our organization, Pavelko told reporters.
“Thank you and all the best national related to for The help on In my name or for me of in thousands of a little players – Girls and boys from Mariupol, Kharkiv, Kherson, Erbin, Bucha and many other cities that have been exposed to barbarism military aggression.”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the offer was “more from the symbol of Faith in Our common victory.”
“Ukraine will survive, win and be rebuilt thanks to solidarity.” of Zelensky said, on Twitter.
he is added The presence of two countries in the European Union was ‘very symbolic’ in site to organize tournament together with Ukraine Aspiring Member, in Post a video on social media.
On Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed legislation to annex it of Four Ukrainian regions according to the EU agreement A new round of Penalties against Moscow in Response.
In recent weeks, Ukrainian forces, backed by Western weapons, have wrested Russian forces out of series of Cities and villages in East and in the South.
“these children They had to leave their homes and their clubs and football Schools are fleeing from bullets and shells.”
“many of Your received them support And the found Shelter in various European countries.
“Now they can continue to do so play football in European clubs and have made new all friends over Europe.
“The war will end and we will organize the 2030 World Cup matches together with Spain and Portugal in highest level.”
Made war-torn Ukraine for European Union membership just Five days after February 24 in Russia invasion The bloc accepted the candidacy in Jun.
Ukraine share in The bid to host the 2030 World Cup is also Important for Unity and Strength of Europe in This is hard timesPavlko said.
“A few months ago, Ukraine got this status of candidate for European Union membershipAnd the in The coming years we hope to have full membership.
Joint Holdings of World Cup 2030 with Spain and Portugal will be a living history event That would symbolize unity of Europe from Lisbon to Kyiv, Donetsk, Luhansk, and Sevastopol.
The vote To host the 2030 World Cup is expected to take place in 2024.
UEFA support
Spanish football Federation said (RFEF) in In a statement, UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin endorsed the idea.
“The corporate headquarters is in Madrid, the administrative headquarters are in Lisbon. Now the Ukrainian delegation will unite with us, said Luis Rubiales, president of the Spanish Football Federation.
“In the coming months, we will arrive work on practical aspects.
Portugal hosted the Euro 2004 and Spain hosted 1982 World Cup, while Ukraine was co-host of Euro 2012 with Poland.
“Example of Perseverance and flexibility set from ukrainian people He is the source of inspiration for the “Portuguese football Federation (FPF) said.
FPF added Joint Giving’ aims to contribute through power of football to me recovery of A country in the process of reconstruction.
He. She added The terms of Ukraine role in Bid” will be discussed and decided in right on time “.
Follow announcement last month of egypt official That Egypt, Greece and Saudi Arabia in Talks to jointly host the 2030 World Cup.
In August, Uruguay, Argentina, Chile and Paraguay launched their bid to host event It’s the centenary of The first The World Cup was held in Uruguay – with Hope of fetch global Masterpiece back to her first home.
The 2026 edition has already on three countries Canada, Mexico and the United States.
more than half of The 21st World Cup Finals already organized in Europe but that’s later year Qatar will host the World Cup finals first Played time in The Middle East.
