Ex-Minister: Blatter Supported Zimbabwe's World Cup Bid
FORMER Tourism and Hospitality minister Walter Mzembi has revealed that Zimbabwe once pursued a bid to co-host the FIFA World Cup, claiming he secured the support of then-FIFA president Sepp Blatter for an exploratory campaign. In an X post, Mzembi said that while in government in 2010 he initiated talks with FIFA over a joint 2034 tournament bid that would have paired Zimbabwe with South Africa and Botswana. He stated that Zimbabwe was slated for a headline role in the plan,
Former Zimbabwean Tourism Minister Walter Mzembi has revealed that the country, in collaboration with South Africa and Botswana, once explored a bid to co-host the 2034 FIFA World Cup. Mzembi claimed to have secured the backing of then-FIFA President Sepp Blatter for this initiative in 2010, with Zimbabwe envisioned to host the opening and final matches. The primary objective, according to Mzembi, was to enhance Zimbabwe's international brand. As part of this strategy, a friendly match between Zimbabwe's Warriors and Brazil was organized. However, the dream appears distant now, as Zimbabwe lacks FIFA-accredited stadiums, and Saudi Arabia has been confirmed as the host for the 2034 tournament.
This revelation offers a glimpse into a past ambition for Zimbabwe to host a major international sporting event, highlighting the country's potential and the challenges it faced.
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