Host Cities submit applications at Wembley

The 15 Applicant host Cities who are hoping to become part of England’s World Cup bid to FIFA have today presented their submissions to England 2018 representatives at Wembley Stadium.

The Host City process was initiated on launch day for the bid on 18 May and during the last six months each city has been involved in a competitive process that will identify which of them will be selected to become Candidate Cities. This will mean their inclusion in England 2018’s final Bid Book to be presented to FIFA in Zurich next May.

The cities have today presented plans that should reflect each of the 20 technical areas required by FIFA including stadiums, training camps, accommodation, transportation and security.

During the process, the cities have received two inspection visits from England 2018’s technical team and been involved in a series of consultation exercises aimed at providing the maximum opportunity for cities to present the best submission possible on behalf of their region.

England 2018 Chairman David Triesman, Selection Panel Chairman Brian Mawhinney and Chief Executive Andy Anson received bid books from each city’s delegation which included civic dignitaries and regional celebrities and local children.

The announcement of which cities have been successful will be made on Wednesday 16 December.

THE APPLICANTS
In alphabetical order:
Birmingham
Bristol
Derby
Hull
Leeds
Leicester
Liverpool
London
Manchester
Milton Keynes
Newcastle/Gateshead
Nottingham
Plymouth
Sheffield
Sunderland

These cities also have the option of bidding to host the following World Cup Events:

Preliminary Draw
Confederations Cup Draw
Final Draw
Team Workshop
Referees Workshop
Medical Workshop
Broadcast Workshops
FIFA Congress
FIFA Banquet