Scottish Capital Glasgow to be Announced as 'Downsized' Commonwealth Games 2026 Host, Says Report

But it is learnt that the Australian authorities have promised "a multi-million pound investment" to help finalise Glasgow's offer to rescue the multi-sport event.

"Glasgow, which hosted the games in 2014, is now close to confirming a scaled down event featuring fewer sports," the BBC reported.

"The Scottish government is on the verge of agreeing a deal for Glasgow to host the Commonwealth Games in 2026."