The combined nations of South Asia are hoping that if they split the cost between them, they have a better chance of winning the chance to host the 2030 World Cup. Although the decision isn’t due to be made by FIFA for another 10 years, the Asian Football Federation is already the second party to express interest. Uruguay and Argentina are proposing a joint bid.
The nations that make up the AFF want to form a committee with the sole aim of promoting their bid. Details to emerge so far include special lanes being created at local airports to accommodate the fans travelling to the different matches. The Foreign Minister of Malaysia, Datul Seri Anifah Aman said it would unify the South Asian community if they hosted the World Cup.
As the proposal is expected to include all 11 members of the AFF, which raises both financial and logistical questions. The Foreign Minister of Singapore, George Yeo, has said that they are making a joint bid so it will be a bearable cost for each country and the facilities could be shared. The area as a whole could be compared to a large nation such as the US or Brazil.