Because we thought he might help us host the World Cup.

Will the country be ready to host the World Cup in 2011?

The line is part of the project that the city had to host the 2014 World Cup.

Which stadium will host the 2010 World Cup final take place?

Mexico did so both times they hosted the World Cup, 1970 and 1986.

Wales won the right to host the World Cup in 1999.

Italy hosted the World Cup for the second time in 1990.

The decision on who will host the World Cup is usually made six or seven years in advance of the tournament.

India previously hosted the World Cup in 1978 and 1997.

Nine countries are vying to host the 2018 World Cup.