FIFA World Cup 2018 to be held in Europe

A European nation will definitely host the 2018 World Cup after the United States today pulled out of the race

A European nation will definitely host the 2018 World Cup after the United States today pulled out of the race.
And that in turn means England will no longer stake a claim for the 2022 event, instead focusing all their attentions on the tournament in eight years' time.


Argentina's Lionel Messi during the 2010 World Cup which was held in South Africa

The US had been the last non-European bidders remaining in the race for 2018 following Australia's withdrawal in June, and remained in contention for both 2018 and 2022.

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