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Chile considering joint bid for 2026 World Cup

The South American nation says it would be willing to join forces with other countries in order to host the footballing world's biggest event

Chile has announced that the country will consider a joint a bid for the 2026 World Cup.

Arturo Salah, the president of Chile's football association, made the comments Tuesday in Russia, with Chile preparing to face Germany on Thursday in the Confederations Cup.

The United States, Canada and Mexico have already announced plans to submit a joint bid for 2026, with the USA hosting the lion's share of the event.