Australia drops out of 2018 race

Football Federation Australia (FFA) has confirmed it will no longer compete to host the 2018 World Cup, handing a significant boost to England’s chances of securing the tournament.

The United States is now the only non-European nation still in the running.

Joint bids from Spain & Portugal and Holland & Belgium, as well as an offering from Russia, also remain on the table.

After several months of dialogue with FIFA, FFA chairman Frank Lowy today confirmed Australia will now focus its energy on winning the race to host the 2022 World Cup.

Both winners will be announced later this year.

Source: BTN

11.06.10