FIFA ends World Cup rotation system (AP)

[ASFN Admin]

The World Cup will no longer be rotated among continents, a decision that throws open the race for the 2018 tournament. South Africa already has been awarded the 2010 tournament and soccer's governing body is expected to announce Brazil -- the only candidate -- as the 2014 host Tuesday. FIFA president Sepp Blatter said Monday the executive committee rejected a proposal from CONCACAF that would have...

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[coyoteshockeyfan]

They decide to stop the rotating system just when it was North America's turn to host (the only continent that won't get to host under the rotation system should 2014 be awarded to Brazil as expected). That freaking figures.