Fifa World Cup 2018 News
Russia steps up for its greatest sporting challenge
Having bagged rights to the 2018 World Cup, Russia must spend billions to get its infrastructure up to Fifa standards. However the legacy and possible gains are unlimited, as BTN finds out.
Russia to host 2018 World Cup and Qatar 2022
After one of the toughest bidding competitions in World Cup history, Russia has fended off rival bids from England and joint bids from Belgium/Netherlands and Spain/Portugal to win rights to has Fifa World Cup. Qatar will host the 2022 World Cup - the first ever Middle East nation to host a World Cup.
Football D-Day - 2018 and 2022 World Cup announcement
Fifa’s top 22 executives will today vote on whether England, Russia or joint bids from Spain/Portugal bid or Belgium/Netherlands will host the 2018 World Cup. The decision, expected at 1500 GMT, with be followed by the announcement of the 2022 World Cup host - being contested by Australia, Japan, Qatar, South Korea and the United States.
Who wins? Sepp decides… the ultimate guide to the World Cup 2018 bid
Will it be Russia or England, or joint bids from Spain/Portugal and Holland/Belgium. BTN gives the pros and cons of each 2018 bidding nations.
Hotel Industry Could Net £1.2 billion From 2018 World Cup
Staging the 2018 World Cup in England could mean a windfall of £1.2 billion for the country’s hotel sector, according to Hotels.com
England’s “Three Lions” get 2018 World Cup bid back on track
England’s bid to host the 2018 World Cup has been given lift following a diplomatic mission to Zurich by Prime minister David Cameron, Prince William and David Beckham. Dubbed the “Three Lions”, the ambassadors met with top Fifa officials, including Sepp Blatter and Jack Warner, to discuss the merits of England’s bid ahead of the deciding vote tomorrow.
David Beckham flies to Zurich for England 2018 Bid
David Beckham joined hundreds of football fans in adding his signature to the official British Airways aircraft, carrying England’s hopes to Zurich today.
BBC suffers World Cup bid backlash after “breathless” probe
The BBC is suffering a backlash after its decision to broadcast a controversial Panorama programme about alleged Fifa corruption, just three days ahead of the crucial vote to decide if England will host the 2018 World Cup. The documentary has been widely criticised as “a breathless publicity stunt” and containing nothing but allegations dating back 20 years.