July 27, 200620 yr On XM radio they said that the USA and Australia are the backup countries for the 2010 World Cup incase South Africa isn't ready or can't handle it... they said there is too much violence, horrible infrastructure, widespread AIDS, etc. and it's almost certain that one of the backup countries will end up hosting the World Cup instead, so it's highly likely the World Cup will be in America.
July 27, 200620 yr I think the second choice is Australia. Fifa wants to get the world cup hosted in every continent. Right now they just need Africa and Australia to get that goal accomplished.
July 28, 200620 yr I know Australia would be a nice place for the games, but..... If FIFA wants to capitalize on all the good feeling this past cup has established in the United States, picking the US to host 2010 would be ideal. The US is still the market as far as targets are concerned, and whenever you have a chance to seal the deal on the country's interest you have to take it.
July 28, 200620 yr A Florida site would be up for all as Orlando's Citrus Bowl is no longer FLA Soccer Central.
July 28, 200620 yr I'm going out on a limb and say that they're going ahead with Plan A (South Africa). Plan B would be better suited for 2014, supposedly to go to one of the South American countries. Imagine the horror in Brazil if they found FIFA switched it to us from them. That wouldn't be pretty.
July 28, 200620 yr This sounds to good to be true. My understanding of this has been that there are no problems forseen for South Africa 2010. The problems I have heard are for Brazil 2014 with the US making a big push for "Plan B". Apparently Brazil is ridiculously behind in their preparations for 2014. But hopefully you are right about 2010. Theres no doubt in my mind that Im taking that month off and attending at least 5 matches.
July 28, 200620 yr world cup NEEDS to be taken part in south america ... its just simply not fair. the last cup in a spanish speaking country was mexico 86 and thats north america. The last world cup in SOUTH America was in Argentina in 78 Good things happen when the world cup takes place in countries where they live for the sport
July 28, 200620 yr Rioting and death? its part of it ... keep watching your 2004 re-runs of the bass challenge
July 28, 200620 yr I hope to God that the World Cup won't be in a South American country right now. They can't handle it. No effing way.
July 28, 200620 yr If the fish got their stadium done I wonder if they could hold it there. I know the orange bowl, and Joe Robbie could be good places for sure. definitely robbie
July 28, 200620 yr If the fish got their stadium done I wonder if they could hold it there. I know the orange bowl, and Joe Robbie could be good places for sure. definitely robbie Ya not 'too' many places that can hold 80,000+ (or maybe I'm being naive)
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