Why Russia Could Beat England to Host 2018 World Cup

"Banners promoting England's bid for the 2018 FIFA soccer World Cup hang from a street light in London August 15, 2010, as England prepares to present its official bid to FIFA inspectors. The first of more than 250 banners were erected to mark the start of a nationwide operation that will see over 500 positioned around the country before FIFA s inspection team arrive on Monday for a three-day nationwide visit. ACTION IMAGES/Steve Paston VIA REUTERS (BRITAIN - Tags: SPORT SOCCER WORLD CUP) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS. MAGAZINES OUT. NOT FOR SALE TO MAGAZINE PUBLISHERS. NO ARCHIVES. NO SALES. IRELAND OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN IRELAND. UNITED KINGDOM OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN UNITED KINGDOM" width