A top Chinese soccer official has urged FIFA to realize the "dream" of China's fans by bringing the World Cup to the giant Asian nation in 2030 - or even sooner.

Chinese Football Association vice-president Zhang Jian said FIFA's rotation policy probably ruled out a return to Asia in 2026, after Qatar hosts the World Cup in 2022.

Zhang told AFP that "it's not very easy" for China to hold the World Cup in 2026. But he said the final decision was up to world body, FIFA.