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Famous World Cup Bids

The World Cup is the biggest and most profitable event in the world of soccer. The current bidding process to host the 2026 edition of the tournament has been hijacked by political interests, with several key nations dropping out due to concerns over costs. If you want to know more about FIFA World Cup 2026 Bidding Process or the bids to host the FIFA World Cup, keep reading. Here we look at some famous bids to host the World Cup and the lengths some nations have been to in order to be selected.

Spain's bid for the 1982 FIFA World Cup

When the World Cup comes around every four years, it sparks a frenzy of excitement for football fans across the globe. But for some countries and their residents, it also creates an opportunity to show their support for their national team on an…

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How England won the Bid to Host the 1966 World Cup

The final whistle had just blown on the Netherlands’ 5-2 thrashing of hosts Chile. The World Cup final was over and so too, it seemed, was the bid to host the 1966 finals. Only one country remained in the race England. Dutch Football…

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How Japan prepared to Host the FIFA World Cup 2002

Japan’s successful bid to host the FIFA World Cup in 2002 was a watershed moment for the country. The tournament kickstarted a decade-long process of upgrading regional stadiums and training grounds, as well as renovating airports and…

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How Russia won the Bid to Host the 2018 World Cup

When the voting took place in 2010 to determine the location of the 2018 and 2022 World Cup, few would have guessed that Russia would emerge victorious. For a country with a population of just over 143 million, it was surprising that such a…

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The Road to the FIFA World Cup 2006 Germany

When FIFA announced that Germany would host the 2006 World Cup, most football enthusiasts thought it was a joke. After all, the last time Germany had been involved in an international football tournament was in 1938, when it hosted and won the…

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