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FIFA World Cup 2018 and 2022
Topic Started: Thursday Dec 2 2010, 10:37 AM (227 Views)
WeatherManNX01
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The Yanks are coming!

Russia wins the bidding for the 2018 World Cup, beating out favorite England!
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WeatherManNX01
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The Yanks are coming!

Qatar wins the bidding for 2022, beating out favorites Australia and United States. <_<
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WeatherManNX01
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The internet is aflame with the news of Qatar hosting 2022. And it's not just the Americans, as we all pretty much would have happily accepted an Australian finals.
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Qatar was selected as host of the 2022 World Cup, beating out a bid by the United States to bring soccer's showcase back to America for the first time since 1994.

FIFA's executive committee choose Qatar over the U.S., Australia, Japan and South Korea in a secret vote Thursday.

Minutes earlier, Russia was announced as host of the 2018 tournament. It was chosen over England and joint bids by Spain-Portugal and Netherlands-Belgium.

Qatar, the smallest nation to host the World Cup, used its 30-minute presentation to underline how the tournament could unify a region ravaged by conflict. Presenters also promised to overcome summer heat of up to 130 degrees by air conditioning outdoor stadiums it will build, then dismantle and give to needy nations.

"Thank you for believing in change, thank you for believing in expanding the game, thank you for giving Qatar a chance," said Sheikh Mohammad bin Hamad Al-Thani, Qatar's bid chairman. "We will not let you down. Youu will be proud of us, you will be proud of the Middle East and I promise you this."


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