Uganda to bid for FIFA World Cup Hosting rights
Uganda’s ambitious vision for global sports hosting took a bold step forward recently, as government officials signaled intentions to pursue a bid for the FIFA World Cup, building on the
Uganda’s ambitious vision for global sports hosting took a bold step forward recently, as government officials signaled intentions to pursue a bid for the FIFA World Cup, building on the momentum from securing co-hosting rights for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The disclosure came from Dr. Kedrace Turyagyenda, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education and Sports, during her appearance before Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC).
The session focused on scrutinizing the December 2025 Auditor General’s report, but discussions veered into broader infrastructure plans and long-term sports ambitions.
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Dr. Turyagyenda emphasized the strategic importance of ongoing stadium developments, noting that Uganda is prioritizing facilities capable of meeting international standards. She highlighted plans for multiple stadia with substantial capacities—targeting over 45,000 seats in some cases—as essential for future major events.
“So that eventually, we should bid for it, if we are given a World Cup, then we have stadia to run. The next bid is in 2031, for the World Cup and I think we are already thinking about it because we are now going to have at least three stadia that we think can be looked at,” Dr. Turyagyenda stated.
