The campaign to bring the 2018 FIFA World Cup™ to England is underway. The Bid Book is submitted in May 2010, after which FIFA will assess the bids, before making a decision in December 2010.

FIFA has invited bidding countries to bid for either the 2018 or the 2022 Finals, or both. England has decided to bid for both, with the focus on winning the privilege to host the 2018 FIFA World Cup™. A dedicated company, England 2018, has been formed to lead England’s Bid. England 2018 is positive the country can stage a fantastic festival of football to engage the whole country – and deliver positive change for football in England and across the world.

Join the growing number of people that are supporting England’s bid; please visit the official website for more information.

What is the British Embassy in Guatemala doing to support England’s bid?

Her Majesty’s Ambassador in Guatemala, Julie Chappell, and the Embassy’s staff has been very active to promote England’s bid, since the middle of 2009.  Here are some examples:

• August 2009, visit of Ian Rush to El Salvador.
• July 2009, promotional material and international representatives from the FA visited Guatemala.
• June 2009, Guatemalan football authorities met with new HMA to Guatemala.  

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