FIFA

World football's governing body Fifa has had an internal working group reviewing the eligibility issue for several years, calling it a "work in progress", and adding that it wants the game to be "safe and inclusive".

Any bid will require government funding and staging the Solheim Cup sits on the UK sports' major events hosting target list, which also includes the Fifa Women's World Cup in 2035.

The 65-year-old has won 11 trophies in his second stint, including two league titles, two Champions Leagues and the Fifa Club World Cup.

The decision to expand the 2026 World Cup to 48 teams was taken in 2017 following a unanimous vote at a Fifa congress.

Fifa's 75th congress will be held in Paraguay on 15 May, when Conmebol's proposal could be discussed.