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Ghana, Nigeria, Côte d'Ivoire Plan Joint World Cup Bid

11/22/2025

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Kofi Adams, Ghana's Minister of Youth and Sports, announced plans for Ghana, Nigeria, and Côte d’Ivoire to co-host a World Cup.
He cited a shift toward multi-nation hosting and noted the 2026 and 2030 FIFA World Cups.
Adams highlighted advantages, including Côte d’Ivoire’s modern infrastructure and Nigeria’s large, passionate fan base.
If successful, the bid would be the second World Cup hosted in Africa, after South Africa in 2010.

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Kofi Adams, Ghana's Minister of Youth and Sports, announced plans for Ghana, Nigeria, and Côte d’Ivoire to co-host a World Cup.
He cited a shift toward multi-nation hosting and noted the 2026 and 2030 FIFA World Cups.
Adams highlighted advantages, including Côte d’Ivoire’s modern infrastructure and Nigeria’s large, passionate fan base.
If successful, the bid would be the second World Cup hosted in Africa, after South Africa in 2010.