Russia, Qatar to Host World Cups as Emerging Economies Win Vote
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Russia and Qatar won rights to host World Cups in 2018 and 2022 as soccer’s governing body voted to hold the events in emerging markets.
FIFA awarded the tournaments today after a secret vote at its headquarters in Zurich. Russia beat England and joint bids from Portugal-Spain and the Netherlands-Belgium for 2018, while the Qataris defeated the U.S., Japan, South Korea and Australia for the event four years later.