If they'd let me make the decision as an emergency I'd simply award the 2018 Cup to the USA, if they want it and can commit to stage it - as the country which has done most to attack FIFA's corruption. It would upset Russia, especially as their bid was probably no more corrupt than any other bid in the last forty years, so they would be strongly encouraged to bid fairly for the 2022 Cup (they'd do a great job). Qatar could also bid again, but in view of its climate only its wealth would justify hosting. In a fair process I can't see how Qatar, killing Nepalese workers like so many flies, would ever come out on top ......
It would be great to have a World Cup here again, but I'd like to see us stand aside from the fray, help to rebuild the game, but try not to colonialise it. It would be great if two major powers like the USA and Russia could be seen to host the two World Cups that put international football back as a reputable sport.
By 2026 a truly Asian or African World Cup might be a prospect.
It would be great to have a World Cup here again, but I'd like to see us stand aside from the fray, help to rebuild the game, but try not to colonialise it. It would be great if two major powers like the USA and Russia could be seen to host the two World Cups that put international football back as a reputable sport.
By 2026 a truly Asian or African World Cup might be a prospect.