Who will host the 2022 FIFA World Cup? (European, group)
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I think we have to be the front runner. Qatar's chances are slim to none for a litany of reasons; Korea and Japan just hosted it in 02; and when it comes down to us and Australia, quite frankly we just have a better selection of existing venues.
Can you imagine the US playing an elimination-round match against a traditional European power, in front of a packed house at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia? That would be epic.
We either have some wise-arses in here or a few that don't follow soccer at all. The World Cup is hosted by a nation, not a city. The U.S. cities mention are potential game sites (it is expected there will be 12).
I'm extremely hopeful that we'll get the 2022 World Cup, but I won't be shocked if the Aussies will pull it out. As for match sites, I'm pulling for Indy to make the final cut.
Well i am an Aussie and as much as i would love us to win, I think the USA will. Infrastructure wise we wont have a problem, all the major stadiums that will host the finals already exist and are up to FIFA standars, public transportation to them is excellent, the smaller ones in the regional cities that will host the group matches need an upgrade however.
Any games played in Australia will be close to prime time viewing for almost half the worlds population, but not for soccers traditional power bases in europe and south america. That and the almighty dollar that comes from the US are very much in its favour.
Still i am sure the US will do a wonderful job as host.
Last edited by danielsa1775; 11-26-2010 at 04:30 PM..
I think we have to be the front runner. Qatar's chances are slim to none for a litany of reasons; Korea and Japan just hosted it in 02; and when it comes down to us and Australia, quite frankly we just have a better selection of existing venues.
Can you imagine the US playing an elimination-round match against a traditional European power, in front of a packed house at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia? That would be epic.
Am all for it!
DC/Baltimore/Philly/NYC
I believe as of now Philly is in the lead on the petition actually though it would likely be 4-6 cities
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