Cowboys Stadium eyes World Cup soccer
Dallas Business Journal
Representatives for the new Dallas Cowboys stadium and the Cotton Bowl have confirmed their interest in hosting the FIFA World Cup matches in 2018 or 2022, the USA Bid Committee said Thursday.
The two venues are among 58 major stadiums up for consideration for the World Cup tournaments. Only 49 major metropolitan areas have venues vying for the host designation.
“We are very pleased by the impressive response, and are certainly gratified by the enthusiasm and thorough understanding everyone has shown for this unique opportunity,” said David Downs, the executive director for the USA Bid Committee. “The benefits to a host nation, and particularly to the venue cities where the matches could be played, are numerous and lasting. Tourism, economic impact, meaningful global exposure and a legacy of being at the center of a FIFA World Cup™ competition await host venues and cities if we are fortunate enough to stage the tournament here in 2018 or 2022.”
In order to be considered, public officials and executives representing the different host nations have to be able to provide a minimum of 12 stadiums capable of supporting 40,000 or more spectators. Stadiums with a minimum capacity of 80,000 are needed to host the Opening Match and Final Match of the World Cup.
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