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Nov 29 2010, 04:47 PM
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USA hosted in 1994! England haven't had one since '66, despite being the most obvious European country to host, while other European countries have hosted twice since! Australia have never had one, even though they're probably the best choice of country in that half of the World.
Part of me says we'll get it because we pulled out of 2022, what other sensible reason would there have been to do that? Blatter on their review thing also said we have the best bid, but then this is still FIFA we're talking about.
I wouldn't mind England/USA, but that'd be a bi harsh on Oz, in my opinion. Though it'd be hilarious if the US got KO'd on July 4th like last time they hosted, classic.
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Nov 29 2010, 05:06 PM
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QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Nov 29 2010, 08:47 PM) USA hosted in 1994! England haven't had one since '66, despite being the most obvious European country to host, while other European countries have hosted twice since! I'm with ya on England deserving a chance to host it. (IMG: style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) It's just a toss up between UK, US and Australia, all three have the infrastructure and facilities to very successfully host an event of this magnitude. And frankly any one that misses out will be unlucky (the USA not as much for obvious reasons). QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Nov 29 2010, 08:47 PM) Though it'd be hilarious if the US got KO'd on July 4th like last time they hosted, classic. Absolute classic. (IMG: style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Harsh, but classic!
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Nov 29 2010, 05:09 PM
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QUOTE (kurtsimonw @ Nov 29 2010, 03:47 PM) USA hosted in 1994! England haven't had one since '66, despite being the most obvious European country to host, while other European countries have hosted twice since! I guess they could argue that about Euro '96, yes different confederations but the potential is still there. We should win it, and that's hopefully not being too biased I just think we have a lot better structure for this tournament here compared to Russia.
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Nov 29 2010, 06:25 PM
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I'm changing my prediction and going with England/USA. My reasoning being that all FIFA cares about is money.
2018 England Pros: Biggest football nation in the World, plenty of WC compatible stadia and easy travel between venues. Cons: Anyone? I'm struggling to find a negative.
Russia: Pros: Timezone suitable for big markets. Cons: Stadia not up to scratch as of now, difficult for people to enter country due to restrictions, poor travel.
2022 USA Pros: Potential to make ridiculous money, huge stadia. Cons: Will 2nd WC hold much interest? West coast has bad timezone, county too big.
Oz Pros: Plenty of big stadia, will get huge support as 1st time hosts. Cons: Terrible timezone, this'll be the killer.
Qatar Pros: Will throw a whole tonne of money at hosting it, 1st Middle-East World Cup. Cons: FIFA made a tonne from Bud deal in 2010, it's illegal to sell beer in public in Qatar, you do the math. Middle-East World Cup.
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Nov 29 2010, 07:00 PM
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QUOTE (Rossoneri7 @ Nov 29 2010, 05:39 PM) Why would Qatar be a disgrace ? Because the WC should go to the best country, not the highest bidder. Qatars not nearly capable of hosting a WC, soto beat the likes of USA and Australia would be a joke. QUOTE (Rossoneri7 @ Nov 29 2010, 05:44 PM) Erm, Surprise surprise, Liquor is legal in Qatar (IMG: style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) I can only go by what I heard in the preview.
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