In just 16 years, China's devoted soccer fans may be spared the trouble of staying up all night for the World Cup as the country is going for its first ever bid, for the 2026 tournament.
Chinese soccer's ruling body, the Chinese Football Association, wants to join in the bid for hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup games, Wei Di, China's newly inaugurated soccer boss, was quoted as saying on sports.163.com.
Wei and other top soccer officials made the decision after their trip to South Africa, watching several matches and learning some of the host's football management lessons.
