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World Cup vote
Soccer fans across the globe await the announcement of the 2018 and 2022 World Cup hosts, as the vote by FIFA's executive committee takes place in Zurich.
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Dismay in Sydney as Qatar is revealed as the 2022 World Cup host nation.Credit:Brendan Esposito
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Qatari fans celebrate at Souk Waqif in Doha.Credit:
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FIFA's decision elicits tears from passionate soccer fans in Sydney.Credit:Brendan Esposito
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FIFA's decision elicits tears from passionate soccer fans in Sydney.Credit:Brendan Esposito
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England footballs fans in London react following the announcement that Russia will host the 2018 World Cup.Credit:
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People celebrate at a sports bar in Moscow.Credit:
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Soccer fans in Sydney show their disappointment.Credit:Brendan Esposito
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Youths celebrate in Doha after Qatar was chosen to host the 2022 World Cup.Credit:
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Former US president Bill Clinton speaks with Sheikha Moza bint Nasser Al-Missned.Credit:
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Soccer fans watch the announcement in Sydney.Credit:Brendan Esposito
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Qatar's Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani and Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov celebrate as FIFA President Sepp Blatter looks on.Credit:
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The Russian delegation celebrate being named host nation for 2018.Credit:
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Prince William and David Dean of the England 2018 bid look as the announcements are made.Credit:Getty Images
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England 2018 Ambassador David Beckham congratulates Roman Abramovich of the winning Russia bid.Credit:Getty Images
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David Beckham walks from the conference hall after the announcement.Credit:AFP
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England football fans react to the news that the 2018 FIFA World Cup will be played in Russia.Credit:Getty Images
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People celebrate at a sports bar in Moscow after the announcement of Russia as the 2018 World Cup host nation.Credit:Reuters
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Journalists and soccer fans react to the decision in the southern Yemeni port city of Aden.Credit:Reuters
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FIFA President Joseph S Blatter announces that Qatar will host the 2022 World Cup.Credit:Getty Images
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FIFA President Sepp Blatter announces Russia as the host nation for the FIFA World Cup 2018.Credit:Reuters