Sights set on hosting of 2026 World Cup

BEIJING - China is interested in bidding for the 2026 World Cup, Chinese soccer chief Wei Di has said.

Wei, who has watched several games at the just-concluded World Cup, was impressed by his experiences in South Africa and said the Chinese Football Association will submit a bid proposal to the General Administration of Sport of China "as soon as possible".

"I think China should apply for the World Cup. We will make an official report to the sport's governing body shortly," Wei told Titan Sports newspaper.