Andy Burnham says he wants to bring men’s World Cup back to UK in 2042

<p>PM tells regional mayors he is keen for tournament to be played in British Isles for first time since 1966</p><p>Andy Burnham has said he wants to bring the men’s World Cup to the UK in 2042, returning the tournament to Britain for the first time in almost eight decades.</p><p>At a meeting in No 10 North in Manchester on Friday, the prime minister told regional mayors he was keen for the tournament to be played in the British Isles.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/aug/22/andy-burnham-uk-host-mens-world-cup-football-2042">Continue reading...</a>