Inside the Games News

Nigeria promises to be ready for Under-17 World Cup

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:23:33 GMT

July 1 - Nigerian officials today promised that they will beat FIFA's deadline set for hosting the Under-17 World Cup, which is due to be held this October and November.

Boris urges Londoners to support World Cup bid

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:33:38 GMT

June 30 - London’s Mayor, Boris Johnson, underlined his support for the possibility the idea of retaining the Olympic Stadium at an 80,000 capacity so it could become a venue if England secure the 2018 World Cup.

Brazilian President promises no white elephants for 2014

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:25:15 GMT

June 23 - Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (pictured) today promised that the country would not build facilities for the 2014 World Cup that they would not be able to use afterwards.

US World Cup bid receives boost with Obama invite

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:02:13 GMT

June 22 - FIFA president Sepp Blatter has invited President Barack Obama (pictured) to next year's World Cup in South Africa, handing the United States bid to host the 2018 or 2022 tournament a massive boost.

England World Cup bid appoints former Belfast police chief

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:56:08 GMT

June 22 - Sir Ronnie Flanagan (pictured), former controversial chief constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland, has been appointed as a security advisor for England's World Cup bid, it was announced today.

Sheffield United launch 2018 World Cup plans

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:49:28 GMT

June 22 - Sheffield United plan to redevelop Bramall Lane and increase capacity to 44,000 in time for the 2018 World Cup.

Lowy can deliver Australia World Cup says Olympic chief

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 09:29:32 GMT

June 20 - Frank Lowy(pictured) can bring the World Cup to Australia in 2018 or 2022, the President of the country's National Olympic Committee predicted today.

US reveal 58 stadiums interested in World Cup matches

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:20:23 GMT

April 23 - Bids from 58 major stadiums in the United States, including Soldier Field in Chicago, have formally confirmed interest in playing host to FIFA World Cup matches in 2018 or 2022, it was announced today.

US trims number of stadiums for World Cup bid

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:15:36 GMT

June 18 - Twenty-seven stadiums have been dropped from consideration for the United States bid to host the World Cup in 2018 or 2022, while Las Vegas and Salt Lake City have been added.

David Owen on a World Cup deal between Spain and Portugal

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 09:42:41 GMT

June 1 - With world football administrators gathering in Nassau for FIFA’s annual Congress on June 2 and 3, you could argue this week marks the real start of the campaign to win the right to host the 2018 World Cup.