The odds on Paris' Parc des Princes Stadium hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been made available by sports betting website Betfair, with the stadium listed as one of five potential venues for the tournament.
Paris has long been considered a strong candidate to host the tournament, given its rich footballing history and the fact that it is currently home to two major European clubs - Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique Lyonnais. The stadium itself is also one of the most iconic in France, with a capacity of over 85,000 seats and a reputation for being a tough venue to play at.
However, the competition for hosting rights will be fierce, with other potential venues including Mexico City's Estadio Azteca, Canada's BMO Field, Japan's JST Park and Qatar's Lusail Stadium. Each of these stadiums has its own unique characteristics and advantages, making them all worthy candidates for hosting the tournament.
Regardless of which stadium ends up hosting the tournament, it is clear that Paris will be a major player in the build-up to the event, with fans and supporters eager to see their team compete against some of the world's best players. It will be exciting to see how this tournament unfolds, and what impact it will have on French football and beyond.