The World Cup announcements
In this handout image supplied by Qatar 2022 The Al-Wakrah stadium complex is pictured in this artists impression as Qatar 2022 World Cup bid unveils it's stadiums on September 16, 2010 in Doha, QatarSupplied
In this handout image supplied by Qatar 2022 The Al-Rayyan stadium is pictured in this artists impression as Qatar 2022 World Cup bid unveils it's stadiums on September 16, 2010 in Doha, Qatar. It has been designed to include a "media facade" that includes a membrane that acts as a screen for projections; news, commercials, sports updates and current tournament information and matches.Supplied
A model of the Al-Wakra football stadium is displayed during a tour by FIFA officials who are inspecting Qatar's 2022 World Cup hosting bid in Doha on September 16, 2010.KARIM JAAFAR
In this handout image supplied by Qatar 2022 The Al-Khor stadium is pictured in this artists impression as Qatar 2022 World Cup bid unveils it's stadiums on September 16, 2010 in Doha, QatarSupplied
This picture taken on October 16, 2007 shows the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow. Russia and the tiny Gulf state of Qatar were awarded, respectively, the 2018 and 2022 World Cups on December 2, 2010 after an acrimonious bidding war marred by allegations of corruption and illegal deal-making.MAXIM MARMUR
A general view of the Luzhniki stadium, the site of the upcoming concert by Madonna, Moscow, Monday Sept. 11, 2006. A long-awaited concert in Moscow by Madonna had become mired in security concerns. After negotiations _ spiced up by protests against the singer performing anywhere in the city _ an agreement was struck Monday for the show to be held Sept. 12 at the Luzhniki stadium.DMITRY LOVETSKY
FIFA President Josef Blatter hands over the World Cup trophy to Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov (R) after the official announcement that Russia will host the 2018 World Cup on December 2, 2010 at the FIFA headquarters in Zurich.PHILIPPE DESMAZES
People launch lanterns in Moscow on December 2, 2010 as they celebrate Russia's victory in their bid to host the 2018 World Cup. Russia and the tiny Gulf state of Qatar were awarded the 2018 and 2022 World Cups today after an acrimonious bidding war marred by allegations of corruption and illegal deal-makingNATALIA KOLESNIKOVA
A Qatari girl celebrates in Doha after the tiny Gulf state was chosen to host the 2022 World Cup on December 2, 2010. Qatar became the first Arab, Middle Eastern or Muslim country to be awarded the right to stage football's World CupMARWAN NAAMANI
Qatari fans celebrate at Aspire Park in Doha December 2, 2010, after the announcement that Qatar will host the 2022 World Cup. Summer temperatures which can soar to above 50 degrees Celsius and a concern about lack of infrastructure did not deter FIFA on Thursday from awarding the 2022 World Cup to the tiny Gulf state of QatarSTR/Reuters