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Simon Kuper reviews the contenders for hosting the World Cups in 2018, 2022

Simon Kuper reviews the contenders for hosting the World Cups in 2018, 2022 and the impact of China’s interest in hosting 2026. Where on earth will The Ball go after Brazil in 2014?

FT.com / weekend columnists / Simon Kuper – Cold war rivals vie to stage football’s big event

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In December Fifa selects the hosts of the 2018 and 2022 World Cups with Russia, China and the US in with a fighting chance

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The 2018 route

The Ball 2018

The Ball 2018 left England on 25th March 2018 and travelled to the World Cup in Russia.

The 2014 route

The Ball 2014

The Ball 2014 kicked off from England on 9th Jan 2014 and headed to the World Cup in Brazil.

The 2010 route

The Ball 2010

The Ball 2010 left England on 24th Jan 2010 headed to the Opening Ceremony in Johannesburg, South Africa.

The 2006 route

The Ball 2006

The Ball 2006 travelled from London to the Opening Ceremony in Munich, Germany.

The 2002 route

The Ball 2002

The Ball 2002 was carried 7000 miles across Europe and Asia to the World Cup finals in Korea & Japan.