How Hosts Prepare for a World Cup

New stadiums need to be built, hotel capacity needs to be increased, public transport improved, and the airports need to be working seamlessly. If you’re thinking that sounds like a lot of work, you’re right. The FIFA World Cup is the biggest sporting event in the world, with only the Olympics coming close in terms of global recognition and viewership. Hosting a FIFA World Cup isn’t easy. It’s also only comes around once every four years. In our articles, we take a look at what past host countries did to hold the prestigious event.