Russia, Qatar to hold 2018, 2022 FIFA World Cups

"For 2018 and 2022 we go to new lands, because the FIFA World Cup has never been in Eastern Europe or the Middle East."

- FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter

Russia basks in World Cup 2018 victory

Putin pledges a successful World Cup

Tiny Qatar brings 2022 World Cup to Middle East

England lose 2018 World Cup bid with two votes only

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