The Russia 2018/2022 bid represents an historic chance for the FIFA World Cup™ brand to inspire Eastern Europe.
In October 2007 a decision was made by the Federation International de Football Association (FIFA) Executive Committee to end the continental rotation policy that was utilized to select South Africa 2010 and Brazil 2014 as FIFA World Cup™ host nations.
A further determination was made to award both the 2018 and 2022 World Cups through a simultaneous bid process. The previous host confederation was declared to be ineligible for the next two World Cups, leaving the Confederation of African Federations (CAF) ineligible for 2018 and South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) for 2018 and 2022. In addition FIFA will not appoint a 2022 World Cup host from the confederation awarded the 2018 World Cup.
The eligible member associations were permitted to bid for both the 2018 and 2022 World Cup or to indicate a dedicated bid to one of the two.
FIFA launched the combined 2018/2022 World Cup bid process in January 2009 by sending a letter to all eligible member associations. The process will last 24 months and include the following key milestones:
15th January 2009 | FIFA sends formal invitation letter to associations |
2nd February 2009 | Deadline for associations to register intention to bid |
16th March 2009 | Bid registration forms submitted to FIFA |
11th December 2009 | Bidding Agreement submitted to FIFA |
14th May 2010 | Bid Books submitted to FIFA |
July/August 2010 | FIFA Inspection Committee visits all bidding nations |
2nd December 2010 | FIFA Executive Committee awards 2018 and 2022 World Cups |
The Bid Book: The Next Major Milestone
This set of documents will provide FIFA with the vision, concept and technical plan of the Russia 2018/2022 World Cup bid. These documents will meet FIFA requirements in areas such as competition, accommodation, stadia, environment, transport, security and medical. In the past Bid Books have averaged 500-600 pages in length.