Arnold Schwarzenegger joins U.S. World Cup bid committee
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California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has joined the bid committee trying to bring the World Cup to the United States in 2018 or 2022.
Schwarzenegger's support is considered a key element in their bids as several California venues traditionally are used for major international matches in the country.
The Rose Bowl in the Los Angeles suburb of Pasadena hosted the 1994 World Cup final and the 1999 Women's World Cup final, while the 2003 Women's World Cup final was held at the Home Depot Center in the Los Angeles suburb of Carson.
"Soccer is the world's most popular sport and California has been home to some of its most exciting games, and I am proud to be a part of bringing the World Cup back to the United States," Schwarzenegger said.
"The millions of fans from around the globe that will travel to the United States to cheer their teams will prove a great benefit for our state, our nation and the world of soccer."
Six stadiums in California are among 58 venues in the United States that are under consideration to host World Cup matches in 2018 or 2022 - the Rose Bowl, Stanford Stadium, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, Memorial Stadium in Berkeley and Oakland-Alameda County Stadium in Oakland.
The United States is one of nine countries that have formally declared their desire to host the World Cup in 2018 or 2022.
The others are Australia, England, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico and Russia, with joint bids proposed from Netherlands-Belgium and Portugal-Spain.
Qatar and South Korea have applied only as candidates to host the 2022 tournament.
FIFA’s 24 member Executive Committee will study the bids, conduct site visits and name the two hosts for the 2018 and 2022 tournaments in December 2010.
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Schwarzenegger's support is considered a key element in their bids as several California venues traditionally are used for major international matches in the country.
The Rose Bowl in the Los Angeles suburb of Pasadena hosted the 1994 World Cup final and the 1999 Women's World Cup final, while the 2003 Women's World Cup final was held at the Home Depot Center in the Los Angeles suburb of Carson.
"Soccer is the world's most popular sport and California has been home to some of its most exciting games, and I am proud to be a part of bringing the World Cup back to the United States," Schwarzenegger said.
"The millions of fans from around the globe that will travel to the United States to cheer their teams will prove a great benefit for our state, our nation and the world of soccer."
Six stadiums in California are among 58 venues in the United States that are under consideration to host World Cup matches in 2018 or 2022 - the Rose Bowl, Stanford Stadium, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, Memorial Stadium in Berkeley and Oakland-Alameda County Stadium in Oakland.
The United States is one of nine countries that have formally declared their desire to host the World Cup in 2018 or 2022.
The others are Australia, England, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico and Russia, with joint bids proposed from Netherlands-Belgium and Portugal-Spain.
Qatar and South Korea have applied only as candidates to host the 2022 tournament.
FIFA’s 24 member Executive Committee will study the bids, conduct site visits and name the two hosts for the 2018 and 2022 tournaments in December 2010.
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