England has traveled to Zurich with a heavyweight delegation led by Prime Minister David Cameron, heir to the throne Prince William and football icon David Beckham.
But English hopes have been rocked by a series of media reports alleging corruption within FIFA which are expected to trigger a backlash among the 22 FIFA executive committee members who will decide the vote.
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England 2018's bid ambassador David Beckham (R), Prince William (L) and British Prime Minister David Cameron meet in Hotel Steigenberger in Zurich, Switzerland, Nov 30, 2010, ahead of the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cup Host announcement. [Photo/Agencies]
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