Monthly Archives: January 2007

Six years before the tournament, there is a secret ballot under a single transferable vote system, by FIFA’s 24-member executive committee. Before then each candidate country has to submit a bid document, which includes a hosting agreement and government guarantees. … Continue reading →

02 Nov 2006 BBC Sport – Government is willing to back an English bid for 2018 19 July 2006 BBC Sport – Caborn backs 2018 World Cup bid 14 July 2006 Financial Express – Local governments would support Australian bid … Continue reading →

There was a study looking at the costs and benefits of an English bid for the 2018 World Cup made in the Autumn of 2006. A possible bid from England could be put in motion in 2009. Countries will launch … Continue reading →