World Cup Games in Atlanta?
The USA is making a bid to host the World Cup in 2018 and 2022. FIFA, soccer’s governing body, is planning to announce the host countries for the 2018 and 2022 tournaments in early December. Atlanta is one of 18 cities on the list to host games in the event that the US is chosen as the host country. Most people with insight into the matter seem to feel that the US has a much better chance of being awarded the 2022 tournament. Atlanta has demonstrated its ability to be a great host as evidenced by the success of the 1996 Olympics and the economic impact to the area would equate to hosting a Super Bowl. Let’s cross our fingers.
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