PM and Culture Secretary head to Zurich for 2018 bid decision
England bid team gets ready for final presentation.
The Prime Minister, , David Beckham and travel to Zurich today to support England鈥檚 World Cup 2018 bid.
鈥淓ngland 2018 would be a great World Cup,鈥� the PM recently told the BBC鈥檚 Football Focus show. 鈥淚鈥檒l be as passionate as I possibly can be about what England can bring for a 2018 World Cup that鈥檚 not just good for football but also good for and good for the world over.鈥�
Final presentation
The England bid team will give their final presentation to FIFA鈥檚 Executive Committee on Thursday 2 December, just hours before the final decisions are made over the locations of the 2018 and 2022 World Cup competitions.
鈥淲inning the right to host the 2018 World Cup would be a fantastic opportunity for the country,鈥� said Sports Minister, Hugh Robertson, who will also be in Zurich. 鈥淲e would put on a fantastic festival of football with supporters from all competing countries welcomed with open arms. The FA also has excellent plans to leave a lasting legacy benefitting the lives of young people around the world.鈥�
The at Downing Street in October, to discuss England鈥檚 bid to host the 2018 World Cup.