THE FAI are waiting on an official approach about co-hosting the 2030 World Cup.
In June, disgraced former Fifa president Sepp Blatter floated the idea that Ireland could join England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland in applying to stage the tournament.
Reports from England today indicate the FA are keen to pursue the idea, particularly as Northern Ireland do not currently have a suitable venue to stage games.
English FA chief Greg Clarke said: “Last month the English FA Board agreed to conduct feasibility work into the possibility of putting itself forward to be Uefa’s potential candidate to host the 2030 Fifa World Cup.
“This work will take place during the new season and no decision will be made until 2019.”
There has been no formal contact with the FAI but it is thought they would also be on board.
With Dublin hosting Euro 2020 games, having a handful of World Cup matches a decade later would be a logical progression.
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Although Brexit would not help, bids featuring multiple nations with different time zones and currencies have been successful and are likely to become more commonplace with the larger tournament.
Four matches will be played at the Aviva Stadium in a unique version of the European Championships in two years time – with that competition now spread across 12 different countries.
Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay have already confirmed their planned joint bid for the 2030 World Cup and will have a strong claim with 2030 being the 100th anniversary of the first World Cup – which was held in Uruguay.