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World-Russia, Qatar win 2018 and 2022 World Cups

Russia won the right to put on the 2018 World Cup and Qatar will stage the 2022 finals, both first-time hosts, FIFA president Sepp Blatter said on Thursday. FIFA's executive committee voted for the two winning bids after a fierce lobbying campaign which saw world political leaders and top sports personalities gather in Zurich to press their case for one of the most prestigious and lucrative ...

Asia's host ambitions for the World Cup

The Asian nations bidding to host World Cup 2022 each have unique goals they are seeking to achieve by securing the coveted rights, among them:

World Cup surprises: U.S. loses to Qatar for 2022 Cup; Russia to host in 2018.

The World Cup has never been staged in either the former Eastern bloc or in the Middle East.

World stocks, euro up on hopes of ECB action

World stock markets and the euro climbed Thursday on hopes the European Central Bank will boost its efforts to support the 16-nation eurozone economy, which has been rocked by fears the debt crisis will force new bailouts.

World Cup decision day as it happened

Russia beats England, Spain/Portugal and Holland/Belgium for right to host 2018 World Cup, while Qatar will stage the 2022 tournament.

Qatar triumphs in World Cup vote

Qatar was on Thursday awarded the 2022 World Cup, in a shock result that made the Gulf state the first Arab, Middle Eastern or Muslim country to win the right to stage the event.

World-Reaction from losing candidates in World Cup race

FIFA awarded the 2018 World Cup to Russia and the 2022 World Cup to Qatar in voting on Thursday. Below is a selection of quotes from some of the unsuccessful bids.

World running out of new places to fish: study

The world's fishing industry is fast running out of new ocean fishing grounds to exploit as it depletes existing areas through unsustainable harvesting practices, according to a study published Thursday.

2018 World Cup verdict: Views from Russia

People in Russia comment after their country is chosen to host the 2018 World Cup finals.

World Cup Selections Challenge Soccer’s Past and Future

The World Cup in Russia will be spread across the biggest country in Europe. Four years later, the Cup in Qatar, will be perhaps the most compact ever.

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