If Russia World Cup is taken away

[BensGrandad]

Russia banned from Olympics for drug abuse wouldnt it be ironical if the host country for the World Cup were banned from all international sport.

 

[Easy 10]

I would not want it here.

Us and the USA are the most outspoken about the corruption in FIFA, till that is sorted out fully why would we want to help them get richer?

Because having a World Cup here would be absolutely A M A Z I N G

 

[RandyWanger]

More drug cheats have been caught: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/36866141

 

[Easy 10]

Good article here https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2016/jul/19/mclaren-report-russia-world-cup-ioc

Hard to disagree. The World Cup certainly SHOULD be taken away from that stinking cesspool of corruption of course, but it'll never happen.

 

[turienzo's lovechild]

it should really go to one of the other bidding nations from the 2018 bid. Australia and the USA would both do great jobs and both should feel very cheesed off at Qatar getting awarded it but both were solely bidding for 2022

 

[Durlston]

Assuming their bid was 'clean' then the Aussies ought to be in with a good shout.

Never hosted the WC, has a very good infrastructure, in a sports mad country with a proven record for hosting major sports championships including one of the better regarded Olympics and the Rugby WC. Should be an attractive destination for global footie fans.

I think Australia would be a success but the biggest problem for fans watching at home would be the time difference. 2am, 5am and 8am kick-offs. Ouch!

 

[Eeyore]

I think Australia would be a success but the biggest problem for fans watching at home would be the time difference. 2am, 5am and 8am kick-offs. Ouch!

It would probably be similar to Japan with GMT kick-off's around 7.00 am on the east side. Matches in WA with evening kick off's would mean midday here.

 

[Albion my Albion]

I think Australia would be a success but the biggest problem for fans watching at home would be the time difference. 2am, 5am and 8am kick-offs. Ouch!

I'm sure AZGull laughs at that notion.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnedkVrgFF0

 

[Tyrone Biggums]

Australia.

World Cup final at the MCG would be amazing.