Chile eyes hosting 2030 World Cup, Argentina not interested

Germany players celebrate with their trophy after winning the 2014 World Cup final between Germany and Argentina at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro July 13, 2014. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj

SANTIAGO (Reuters) - Chile is interested in hosting the 2030 football World Cup but Argentina will not be bidding to stage the tournament, local media reported on Tuesday.

Chilean football federation president Sergio Jadue, who was re-elected on Monday, said his country had spoken to football's ruling world body FIFA about hosting the competition, either alone or with Uruguay.