Potential future World Cup hosts Australia has submitted their bid agreement to FIFA that could see them stage either the 2018 or 2022 tournament.

Football Federation of Australia CEO, Ben Buckley, confirmed that the bid had been submitted which allows the nation the opportunity to further develop their case. The Bid book, as it’s known, contained all areas of Australia’s bid including host cities, football development and prospective stadiums.

Buckley said: “The Bidding Agreement is another step in the journey as we invite the world to ‘come play’ in Australia in 2018 or 2022. As a nation, sport has provided some of our most compelling and defining national memories. We believe this is a passion and commitment that can be shared with the world, and it would form part of a living and lasting legacy to the world from Australia.”

Buckley said the next major milestone in the journey to host the World Cup will occur on 14th May 2010 in Zurich when the Bid Book is provided to FIFA. A decision on 2nd December 2010 will decide who hosts the 2018 and 2022 tournament.