Brazil present a bid to host 2014 World Cup
U.S., Canada could be candidates if officials deny South American country
Updated: 9:02 a.m. ET Dec 13, 2006
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Brazil declared its bid to host the 2014 World Cup on Wednesday, hoping to return soccer?s showcase event to the country for the first time since 1950.
Brazilian Soccer Confederation president Ricardo Teixeira presented the bid to FIFA in Tokyo, where many officials from the ruling body are attending the Club World Cup. FIFA will announce the 2014 host next November.
As part of FIFA?s continental rotation policy, the 2014 championship is set for South America. The 2010 Cup is scheduled for South Africa.
Brazil, the only five-time winner of the World Cup, may be the only candidate and is widely considered a favorite to land the 2014 tournament. In the 1950 World Cup in Brazil, the host country lost 2-1 to Uruguay in the final.
Brazil must meet a series of requirements from FIFA regarding stadiums, hotels and transportation. If Brazil fails to meet the standards, Canada and the United States might be possible candidates.
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