Sports Minister Matvii Bidnyi disclosed the plan in an interview with the Politico news service, saying Polish officials were also studying the idea.
No official announcement or formal bid process has been launched.
The timeline stems from scheduling: the 2030 tournament is already set for Spain, Portugal and Morocco, and Saudi Arabia will host in 2034, leaving 2038 as the next available slot.
Bidnyi pointed to Poland and Ukraine's joint hosting of Euro 2012 as a template for cooperation.
"It would be logical to replicate that successful case," he said.
Any bid, however, would have to wait until after the war with Russia ends and reconstruction is underway, given the extensive damage across Ukraine.
Complicating matters further is the Donbas Arena in Donetsk, a Euro 2012 venue now in separatist-controlled territory and damaged by shelling.
Bidnyi said the setbacks have not dampened Ukraine's sporting ambitions.
"We will work on this ... We remain a country that strives for the greatest sporting achievements. It's part of our national culture, and we want to develop it despite all these difficulties," he said.
Vasyl Mokan, deputy head of Ukraine's parliamentary Youth and Sports Committee, said lawmakers have not been briefed on any talks over a joint bid, though he called the concept "convincing and full of potential."
He said hosting rights should hinge on a just, lasting peace and firm long-term security guarantees.
Poland's sports ministry has denied holding talks with Ukraine about a joint bid to host a future FIFA World Cup, Polish international broadcaster TVP World reported.
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Source: Polish Radio