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[marcocrowgdl]

If it isn't too late for an entry, I'll sitck with my plans of a Mexican bid.

More info to come soon...

[NYCD 2012]

Oooo Interesting , A Taco Shaped Stadium ?

[Rafa]

i don't like taco's

[Rafa]

ryan04 where have u been? long time no hear

[lucas_leobas]

I'm Brazilian and I have no idea of what is a taco. But I know what's a burrito! I saw it on Desperate Housewives!

[marcocrowgdl]

The Mexican Football Federation formally announces the launch of a bid for the 2018 FIFA's World Cup. Ten cities have been selected to host the competition based on its general infrastructure, stadium capacity and touristic appeal. They are:


1.- Mexico City, previous host in 1970 and 1986
2.- Monterrey, previous host in 1986
3.- Guadalajara, previous host in 1970 and 1986
4.- Puebla, previous host in 1970 and 1986
5.- León, previous host 1970 and 1986
6.- Querétaro, previous host in 1986
7.- Morelia, new host
8.- Veracruz, new host
9.- Aguascalientes, new host
10.- San Luis Potosí, new host

The first three cities were selected by its size and importance in the country, while the next trio were chosen due to their soccer tradition. The final four were picked by an evaluation group that considered the importance of good communications, transport and accomodations as well as a true spirit among local population. They beat other six rivals (Cd. Juárez, Culiacán, Mérida, Pachuca, Toluca and Cancún).

During this week, the Bid committee will present the image of the candidature and more detailed information about the whole project, including a brief profile of the cities and the stadiums.

[marcocrowgdl]

Official Announcement

MEXICO 2018 Bid Committee has chosen the stadiums in which FIFA's World Cup is going to take place, if the country is selected.

1.- Estadio Victoria, in Aguascalientes. Home of Necaxa Football Club (1st Division)
Current capacity: 24,000
Expansion: 8,000
Temporary seating: 10,000
Total capacity: 42,000

2.- Estadio Alfonso Lastras, in San Luis Potosí. Home of San Luis Football Club (1st Division)
Current capacity: 27,000
Expansion: 3,000
Temporary seating: 12,000
Total capacity: 42,000

3.- Estadio Morelos, in Morelia. Home of Monarcas Football Club (1st Division)
Current capacity: 38,000
Expansion: 4,000
Total capacity: 42,000

4.- Estadio del Tiburón, in Veracruz. Future home of Veracruz Football Club (1st Division)
Planned Capacity: 35,000
Temporary seating: 7,000
Total capacity: 42,000

5.- Estadio del Bajío, in León. Future home of León Football Club (1st Division "A")
Planned Capacity: 40,000
Temporary seating: 10,000
Total capacity: 50,000

6.- Estadio Angelino, in Puebla. Future home of Puebla Football Club (1st Division "A")
Planned Capacity: 45,000
Temporary seating: 5,000
Total capacity: 50,000

7.- Estadio Corregidora, in Querétaro. Home of Querétaro Football Club (1st Division)
Current capacity: 42,000
Temporary seating: 8,000
Total capacity: 50,000

8.- Estadio Metropolitano, in Monterrey. Future home of Tigres Football Club (1st Division)
Planned Capacity: 48,000
Temporary seating: 12,000
Total capacity: 60,000

9.- Estadio Chivas, in Guadalajara. Future Home of Guadalajara Football Club (1st Division)
Planned capacity: 50,000
Temporary seating: 10,000
Total capacity: 60,000

10.- Estadio Olímpico, in Mexico City. Home of Pumas Football Club (1st Division)
Current capacity: 65,000
Expansion: 7,000
Total capacity: 72,000

11.- Estadio Azteca, in Mexico City. Home of National Team
Current capacity: 110,000
Expansion: 10,000
Total capacity: 120,000