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Ukraine Joins Spain, Portugal in Bid to Host 2030 FIFA Men's World Cup

Ukraine has joined the partnership between Spain and Portugal in a bid to hold the 2030 Men's World Cup.

"It's an honor to include Ukraine in our bid," Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) president Fernando Gomes said at a press conference Wednesday. "The two federations [FPF and the Spanish Football Federation] have informed of their intention to UEFA, who have given us the full support. Football is more than football.

"It's a logical and natural decision. We've had the unconditional support of UEFA. Ukraine cannot disappear from our minds once the war is over. We have to give them hope.