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Final stage of the 2018 World Cup could be held in England - this possibility was announced by the country's finance minister Gordon Brown, who is one of the candidates to replace Prime Minister Tony Blair.
"The next decade should be the best for British sport, if the 2012 Olympic Games and the final stage of the 2018 World Cup take place here," said G. Brown.
London will be the capital of the 2012 Olympic Games. In the competition for the right to organize this event, England's capital overcame Paris (France), New York (United States) and Moscow (Russia). In the near future, English politicians should present a program that would help London to gain the right to host the 2018 World Cup as well.
However, the British media openly talk about this move by G. Brown as an election trick - for now, G. Brown is one of the most realistic contenders to replace Prime Minister T. Blair. According to the English opinion, seeking the right to host the 2018 World Cup is a way to strengthen their political position.
The final stage of the 2010 World Cup will take place in the Republic of South Africa, and in 2014 - in one of the South American countries. Brazil and Colombia are already competing for the organization of this event there.
