China seeks cooperation with fifa hopes to get hosting rights

China has been actively seeking cooperation with FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) in recent years, with the goal of hosting major international football tournaments. Here are some key developments:

  1. FIFA World Cup 2026: China has expressed interest in co-hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup with the United States, Canada, and Mexico. However, the bid was ultimately unsuccessful, with the United States, Canada, and Mexico being awarded the hosting rights.
  2. FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: China has submitted a bid to host the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, which is scheduled to take place in Australia and New Zealand. The Chinese Football Association (CFA) has been actively promoting the bid, highlighting China's experience in hosting major international sports events, such as the 2008 Beijing Olympics and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup.
  3. FIFA Club World Cup: China has also expressed interest in hosting the FIFA Club World Cup, which is an annual tournament featuring the top clubs from each confederation. The CFA has been in talks with FIFA to host the tournament in China, with the goal of promoting Chinese football and increasing its global visibility.
  4. FIFA U-20 World Cup: China has successfully bid to host the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup, which will take place in Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam. The tournament will feature the top under-20 teams from around the world, and China hopes to use the event to promote its youth football development programs.

China's efforts to cooperate with FIFA are driven by several factors, including:

  1. Economic benefits: Hosting major international football tournaments can generate significant revenue for China, through ticket sales, sponsorships, and tourism.
  2. Promoting Chinese football: Hosting international tournaments can help promote Chinese football, increase its global visibility, and attract more fans and sponsors.
  3. Developing youth football: China has been investing heavily in youth football development programs, and hosting international tournaments can provide valuable experience and exposure for young Chinese players.
  4. Enhancing national prestige: Hosting major international football tournaments can enhance China's national prestige and reputation, both domestically and internationally.

Overall, China's efforts to cooperate with FIFA are part of its broader strategy to promote Chinese football, develop its youth football programs, and increase its global influence in the sport.