England’s chances of hosting the 2018 World Cup have been slightly boosted as previous outsiders Australia have withdrawn. The Aussies had been rumoured to have considered pulling out for some time as FIFA are said to favour a return to Europe for the 2018 event. However, they will still be bidding for the 2022 tournament. [...]

FIFA Vice president Jack Warner has admitted that England still has an opportunity to win the 2018 World Cup bid despite the recent controversy surrounding former bid leader Lord Triesman. The head of the CONCACAF region criticised England’s bid in the early stages but has since supported the nation with remarks to former Prime Minister [...]