World Cup heads for South America

The 2014 World Cup will be played in South America, world football’s governing body FIFA today announced.

Fri, 07 Mar, 2003 - 15:24

The 2014 World Cup will be played in South America, world football’s governing body FIFA today announced.

The decision was made by FIFA’s executive committee at a meeting in Zurich as part of their agreed policy to rotate the finals around the continents – the 2010 tournament is to be staged in Africa.

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Courts Soccer Heathrow Place: South America Place: Zurich Place: Africa Place: Germany Event: Cup Event: 2014 World Cup Event: 2006 World Cup Organisation: FIFA

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