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Australia Would Back 2018 Bid, Says Howard
Heads of Australia's local governments said on Friday they would support a bid to host the 2018 World Cup.

The possibility of bidding for the right to host the tournament was discussed at an annual meeting between the national government and the heads of the eight state and territory governments.

"All governments agree enthusiastically that if the national body, the Football Federation of Australia, put in a bid for the 2018 World Cup then all governments would support that bid very enthusiastically," Prime Minister John Howard told reporters in Canberra.

Australia reached the World Cup finals in Germany for the first time in 32 years and surprised many by reaching the second round, where they were knocked out by eventual champions Italy.

Football has struggled to gain a foothold in Australia behind rugby, cricket, rugby league and Australian rules football, but the World Cup transfixed fans across the nation despite matches being played late at night or early in the morning local time.

Australian officials are already considering lodging a late bid to stage the 2011 Asian Cup as part of a plan to host the game's showpiece event in 2018 or 2022.

Football Federation Australia has said Australia wanted to host the Asian Cup to prove it could host the World Cup.

FFA Chief Executive John O'Neill has said several times in recent months that a bid for the 2018 World Cup was seen as "putting a stake in the ground for 2022", meaning that the latter bid was more likely to be successful.

The 2010 World Cup will be held in South Africa while the 2014 event is to be staged in South America. A decision on the 2018 tournament is not expected to be made until 2012. Australia successfully hosted the Sydney 2000 Olympics as well as the Rugby World Cup in 2003 and the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne in March this year.

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I think it is a great idea and can only be good for the game.
There was talk about New Zealand and Australia co-hosting it but i beleive Sepp 'Deitrich' Blatter said it wasn't a possibility as they were in two different Confederations.
It has always been a problem for New Zealand being so isolated from the rest of the world we haven't really been able to consistanly get matchs against other nations and Australia a nation we have the closet links to didn't really want to play us for 'fear' of losing to us, or at the very least if we got a better understanding of how they played we could only get better.-Something Oz wouldn't want 'cause we would eventually beat them more often and take more Oceania Tournaments and so get qualification for the Confederations Cup and that precious 1/2 entry to Worl Cups.

Maybe now that Australia is in a different Confederation we might actually play them more as they won't have anything to lose unless of course FIFA changes the 1/2 spot to 3rd(?) in Asia plays 1st in Oceania which woul put New Zealand back at square one.
As it is we should qualify for the Confederations Cup everytime.:p
Heck if we do still play 5th in South America for World Cup Qualifications they'll freeze to death if we play the match in Dunedin.:p

It is a shame Australia had to move to get the World Cup spot they deserve but i suspect it can only hurt the Oceania game as a whole.

Anyways...
FFA Chief Executive John O'Neill was the man behined Australias successful hosting of the Rugby World Cup in 2003 and the 2000 Olympics was the best ever, they should host the 2015 Cricket World Cup.

Advance Australia Fiar!

Your thoughts, even on who will host the South American World Cup in 2014?

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That if the 2012 myans propecy doesn't come true.

That if the 2012 myans propecy doesn't come true.
What, April 18th the Worlds gonna blow up?

What, April 18th the Worlds gonna blow up?

Nah, December 12th.

Or 21st maybe. It's all 2s and 1s.

Nah, December 12th.

Or 21st maybe. It's all 2s and 1s.
I was thinking the 25th but that is ANZAC Day.
I can't remember the actual date obviously...
{+_+}

Nah, December 12th.

Or 21st maybe. It's all 2s and 1s.

Yeah, it is 21st. Im gonna sit on my roof and watch the fireworks. With my best girl by me side. And we'd sing, sing, sing...








(sorry, won't happen again I promise)

Yeah, it is 21st. Im gonna sit on my roof and watch the fireworks. With my best girl by me side. And we'd sing, sing, sing...

(sorry, won't happen again I promise)

I'M A LUMBERJACK, AND I'M OK! I SLEEP ALL NIGHT AND I WORK ALL DAY!

Sorry.

I'M A LUMBERJACK, AND I'M OK! I SLEEP ALL NIGHT AND I WORK ALL DAY!

Sorry.

Geez, that didn't take long, even by NSG standards.

Oh, and on topic, I'm not sure Australia should host the WC, its a bit too...not footy for most Aussies. You wouldn't get the heaps of crowds and such.

Oh, and on topic, I'm not sure Australia should host the WC, its a bit too...not footy for most Aussies. You wouldn't get the heaps of crowds and such.

Where were you during this WC? Australians went football mad. Add to that the fact that Australia would auto-qualify for the cup and BANG! Big success.

Oh, and on topic, I'm not sure Australia should host the WC, its a bit too...not footy for most Aussies. You wouldn't get the heaps of crowds and such.
Sure 'you' would, they got massive crowds for the Rugby and Melbourne was kind of a disappointment in that regards but has enough Greeks to make up the numbers and germany had an extra 5 million visitors over the 4 weeks of the world cup.
It ain't as if the Stands are gonna be empty.
Olympics too.

Bring it on! Hosts don't need to qualify :p

Bring it on! Hosts don't need to qualify :p
I hope Japan and Korea kick your Arse ya traitors!:p

You know gimps Other isn't a Joke option actually express your opinions.

MYRTH WILL NOT HOST WORLD CUP 2014!!!
:rolleyes:

I hope Japan and Korea kick your Arse ya traitors!:p

Oh yeah, Solomon's Islands is really hard team to beat eh?

Oh yeah, Solomon's Islands is really hard team to beat eh?
I thought we lost to Vanuatu, Solomons got through with a better Goals for and against or something...

I thought we lost to Vanuatu, Solomons got through with a better Goals for and against or something...

I'll need to check but Oceania's best teams should be Australia and New Zealand (NZ did make one world cup once I think). Hopefully that NZ A-League team isn't last this year. Now NZ should win Oceania for 2010!

Zealand (NZL) 3:0 (1:0) Solomon Islands (SOL)
FIFA WC 2006 Prel. Comp. Oceanian Zone ADELAIDE AUSTRALIA - 31.05.2004

New Zealand (NZL) 6:1 (3:0) Solomon Islands (SOL)
OFC Nations Cup 2002 AUCKLAND NEW ZEALAND - 09.07.2002

Solomon Islands (SOL) 1:5 (0:2) New Zealand (NZL)
FIFA WC 2002 Prel. Comp. OFC AUCKLAND NEW ZEALAND - 11.06.2001


New Zealand (NZL) 2:0 (0:0) Solomon Islands (SOL)
OFC Nations Cup 2000 PAPEETE TAHITI - 25.06.2000

I'll need to check but Oceania's best teams should be Australia and New Zealand (NZ did make one world cup once I think). Hopefully that NZ A-League team isn't last this year. Now NZ should win Oceania for 2010!
1982 before i was born was the last time we qualified.
Lost 5-0 to Brazil
3-2 Scotland
And played Russia(Might have been the USSR but i don't know if FIFA would allow that)

At least we have an Air Force...

New Zealand (NZL) 2:4 (0:1) Vanuatu (VAN)
FIFA WC 2006 Prel. Comp. Oceanian Zone ADELAIDE AUSTRALIA - 02.06.2004

New Zealand (NZL) 3:0 (2:0) Vanuatu (VAN)

OFC Nations Cup 2002 AUCKLAND NEW ZEALAND - 12.07.2002

New Zealand (NZL) 7:0 (5:0) Vanuatu (VAN)
FIFA WC 2002 Prel. Comp. OFC AUCKLAND NEW ZEALAND - 13.06.2001

New Zealand (NZL) 3:1 (0:1) Vanuatu (VAN)
OFC Nations Cup 2000 PAPEETE TAHITI - 21.06.2000

New Zealand (NZL) 8:1 (6:1) Vanuatu (VAN)
OFC Nations Cup 1998 BRISBANE AUSTRALIA - 28.09.1998

New Zealand (NZL) 8:0 (3:0) Vanuatu (VAN)
FIFA WC 1994 Prel. Comp. OFC AUCKLAND NEW ZEALAND - 01.07.1992

Vanuatu (VAN) 1:4 (1:2) New Zealand (NZL)
FIFA WC 1994 Prel. Comp. OFC PORT VILA VANUATU - 27.06.1992

New Zealand didn't like the Heat.*shifty eyes*

At least we have an Air Force...
We have planes... so what if they are in storage... so what if they cost us 160,000 a month in storage... so what...

We have planes... so what if they are in storage... so what if they cost us 160,000 a month in storage... so what...

At least you don't buy non-functional 2nd hand USA military equipment.

Where were you during this WC? Australians went football mad. Add to that the fact that Australia would auto-qualify for the cup and BANG! Big success.

I think there was a lot of bandwagon hopping this time, more so than you might expect at other times. At the time we qualified, the footy season wasn't on, and we were winning the the cricket, so there wasn't really anything special happening. Then suddenly, against the odds, we qualified to get into the World Cup, and everyone went insane. The point I'm trying to get at here is that while I suppose for the Australian games there will be enough people, and to an extent the Italy or Greece games, but otherwise there just isn't the fanbase.

Then again, we would have to do it at a time when the AFL isn't on so that we could use all the grounds, and with no footy people might just turn up.

Hmm, confused much I am.

3-2 Scotland

Sod losing to Vanuatu...you lost to Scotland!!!

*points and laughs* :D

Anyway, I think Australia would do a great job of hosting the World Cup, judging from their success in hosting the Olympics and the Commonwealth Games. If there's a major sporting event on their doorstep, I can't imagine the Aussies turning down the chance to go see some of it, especially as Australia would be in it. Good luck to 'em.

Oh, by the way - Mexico are in the CONCACAF zone, not CONMEBOL, so won't be hosting the 2014 tournament.

At least you don't buy non-functional 2nd hand USA military equipment.
You talking about Abrhams, have you got them yet?:p

we almost bought Hummers which had literally fallen off the truck(It was actually a cargo ship but sshhh)

We bought some European Sofskinned vehicles the Pinzauger(sp) when they changed the drive from left hand to right hand they didn't do such a flash job on the gear boxes and we have had some problems with them(namely ripping the guts out of them.

We have LAV's which are not Tanks and if you try and use them as Tanks you'll get your arse kicked, though the Hippies talk as if they are Tanks.

We actually bought some Anti-Tank Missiles last month.:eek:

Sod losing to Vanuatu...you lost to Scotland!!!

*points and laughs* :D

Anyway, I think Australia would do a great job of hosting the World Cup, judging from their success in hosting the Olympics and the Commonwealth Games. If there's a major sporting event on their doorstep, I can't imagine the Aussies turning down the chance to go see some of it, especially as Australia would be in it. Good luck to 'em.
Scotland was a World Power in '82!:mad:

Scotland was a World Power in '82!:mad:
LOL! Sigged!

Australia (AUS) 1:0 (0:0) New Zealand (NZL)
Friendly 2005 LONDON ENGLAND - 09.06.2005


Australia (AUS) 1:0 (1:0) New Zealand (NZL)
FIFA WC 2006 Prel. Comp. Oceanian Zone ADELAIDE AUSTRALIA - 29.05.2004


Australia (AUS) 0:1 (0:0) New Zealand (NZL)
OFC Nations Cup 2002 AUCKLAND NEW ZEALAND - 14.07.2002


Australia (AUS) 4:1 (2:1) New Zealand (NZL)
FIFA WC 2002 Prel. Comp. OFC SYDNEY AUSTRALIA - 24.06.2001


New Zealand (NZL) 0:2 (0:1) Australia (AUS)
FIFA WC 2002 Prel. Comp. OFC WELLINGTON NEW ZEALAND - 20.06.2001

Australia (AUS) 2:0 (1:0) New Zealand (NZL)
OFC Nations Cup 2000 PAPEETE TAHITI - 28.06.2000

Australia (AUS) 0:1 (0:1) New Zealand (NZL)
OFC Nations Cup 1998 BRISBANE AUSTRALIA - 04.10.1998
See 2 out of the last 7 we have won!:mad:

Oh, by the way - Mexico are in the CONCACAF zone, not CONMEBOL, so won't be hosting the 2014 tournament.
I see...
Anyways People who vote for other but don't say what other is should be shot!

Australia (AUS) 0:1 (0:0) New Zealand (NZL)
OFC Nations Cup 2002 AUCKLAND NEW ZEALAND - 14.07.2002

Oh, sorry, it seems I forgot to congratulate you yesterday on the fourth anniversary of your last victory over the Aussies. :p

Oh, sorry, it seems I forgot to congratulate you yesterday on the fourth anniversary of your last victory over the Aussies. :p
:headbang:
We've only allowed 2 goals against them since then.:) :p
That game in England was awesome.

Australia (AUS) 2:0 (1:0) New Zealand (NZL)
FIFA WC 1998 Prel. Comp. OFC SYDNEY AUSTRALIA - 06.07.1997


New Zealand (NZL) 0:3 (0:2) Australia (AUS)
FIFA WC 1998 Prel. Comp. OFC AUCKLAND NEW ZEALAND - 28.06.1997


Australia (AUS) 1:0 (1:0) New Zealand (NZL)
Friendly 1997 MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA - 18.01.1997

Australia (AUS) 3:0 (0:0) New Zealand (NZL)
OFC Nations Cup 1996 SYDNEY AUSTRALIA - 15.11.1995

New Zealand (NZL) 0:0 Australia (AUS)
OFC Nations Cup 1996 CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND - 10.11.1995

Australia (AUS) 3:0 (2:0) New Zealand (NZL)
FIFA WC 1994 Prel. Comp. OFC MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA - 06.06.1993

New Zealand (NZL) 0:1 (0:0) Australia (AUS)
FIFA WC 1994 Prel. Comp. OFC AUCKLAND NEW ZEALAND - 30.05.1993
:(

Oh, sorry, it seems I forgot to congratulate you yesterday on the fourth anniversary of your last victory over the Aussies. :p

That's the pre-Guus era! :p

When Guus turned up, things changed. Hopefully our new coach will be great (not an Italian or Bruce Arena please!)

I think there was a lot of bandwagon hopping this time, more so than you might expect at other times. At the time we qualified, the footy season wasn't on, and we were winning the the cricket, so there wasn't really anything special happening. Then suddenly, against the odds, we qualified to get into the World Cup, and everyone went insane. The point I'm trying to get at here is that while I suppose for the Australian games there will be enough people, and to an extent the Italy or Greece games, but otherwise there just isn't the fanbase.

Croatia has a fanbase. Plus like someone said, Germany got 5 million visitors this year.

New Zealand (NZL) 0:1 (0:1) Australia (AUS)
Friendly 1991 CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND - 12.05.1991

New Zealand (NZL) 2:0 (1:0) Australia (AUS)
FIFA WC 1990 Prel. Comp. OFC AUCKLAND NEW ZEALAND - 02.04.1989

Australia (AUS) 4:1 (2:0) New Zealand (NZL)
FIFA WC 1990 Prel. Comp. OFC SYDNEY AUSTRALIA - 12.03.1989

New Zealand (NZL) 1:2 (0:0) Australia (AUS)
Friendly 1988 DUNEDIN NEW ZEALAND - 12.10.1988

New Zealand (NZL) 1:0 (1:0) Australia (AUS)
Friendly 1987 WELLINGTON NEW ZEALAND - 09.09.1987

New Zealand (NZL) 1:1 (0:0) Australia (AUS)
Friendly 1986 AUCKLAND NEW ZEALAND - 25.10.1986

Australia (AUS) 2:0 (1:0) New Zealand (NZL)
Friendly 1986 SYDNEY AUSTRALIA - 02.11.1986

Croatia has a fanbase. Plus like someone said, Germany got 5 million visitors this year.
*cough*

The USA, the players will wear pictures of Bush and the shere hate of the audience will propel them to the goals.

That's the pre-Guus era! :p

When Guus turned up, things changed. Hopefully our new coach will be great (not an Italian or Bruce Arena please!)
Says Goodbye to Australias success.:p
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Sorry i forgot about this.

The Auckland Knights suck the Football Kings were half decent in the old league they just had a problem of throwing away wins and making them draws and draws into loses.
There are only 5 New Zealanders in the squad of 24 and it isn't actually a full roster it is only 19 players but the Knights arent the only team with this problem 4 or 5 others are currently not up to 2 players.

New Zealand (NZL) 2:0 (1:0) Australia (AUS)
FIFA WC 1990 Prel. Comp. OFC AUCKLAND NEW ZEALAND - 02.04.1989

New Zealand (NZL) 1:0 (1:0) Australia (AUS)
Friendly 1987 WELLINGTON NEW ZEALAND - 09.09.1987

Clutching at straws...;)

The USA, the players will wear pictures of Bush and the shere hate of the audience will propel them to the goals.

Didn't work in Germany though!

Says Goodbye to Australias success.:p
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Sorry i forgot about this.

The Auckland Knights suck the Football Kings were half decent in the old league they just had a problem of throwing away wins and making them draws and draws into loses.
There are only 5 New Zealanders in the squad of 24 and it isn't actually a full roster it is only 19 players but the Knights arent the only team with this problem 4 or 5 others are currently not up to 2 players.

NZ and Oz have the same problem - most of the best players play in Europe. Local teams don't have many stars which aren't imported.

I think it'd be cool if we got the FIFA!!!:mp5:

Clutching at straws...;)
No, i was just going to post all results of NZ vs Oz...
Shit i haven't even gotten to the glory days.:)

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9 ah ah ah 9 People deserve to die!

Sod losing to Vanuatu...you lost to Scotland!!!

I remember when Scotland drew 2 - 2 against the Faeroe Islands. The Faeroe Islanders must of been sick as parrots.

10 ah ah ah 10 people deserve to die!

Australia (AUS) 2:0 (1:0) New Zealand (NZL)
FIFA WC 1986 Prel. Comp. OFC SYDNEY AUSTRALIA - 03.11.1985

New Zealand (NZL) 0:0 Australia (AUS)
FIFA WC 1986 Prel. Comp. OFC AUCKLAND NEW ZEALAND - 21.09.1985

Australia (AUS) 0:2 (0:1) New Zealand (NZL)
FIFA WC 1982 Prel. Comp. AFC/OFC SYDNEY AUSTRALIA - 16.05.1981

New Zealand (NZL) 3:3 (2:3) Australia (AUS)
FIFA WC 1982 Prel. Comp. AFC/OFC AUCKLAND NEW ZEALAND - 25.04.1981

New Zealand (NZL) 1:1 (1:1) Australia (AUS)
FIFA WC 1978 Prel. Comp. OFC AUCKLAND NEW ZEALAND - 30.03.1977

Australia (AUS) 3:1 (0:1) New Zealand (NZL)
FIFA WC 1978 Prel. Comp. OFC SYDNEY AUSTRALIA - 27.03.1977

New Zealand (NZL) 1:1 (0:0) Australia (AUS)
FIFA WC 1974 Prel. Comp. AFC/OFC AUCKLAND NEW ZEALAND - 04.03.1973

So New Zealand have beaten Australia five times in the last 33 years? Nice...

So New Zealand have beaten Australia five times in the last 33 years? Nice...
Perhaps but 1 in 4 aint that bad, their population is 20 million+ ours is only 4.25 million+ they have more Greeks and attacking inducive playing conditions.

Perhaps but 1 in 4 aint that bad, their population is 20 million+ ours is only 4.25 million+ they have more Greeks and attacking inducive playing conditions.

Largest population of Greeks outside Greece!

Largest population of Greeks outside Greece!
That is true!

>_>..... ****ing Ockers. :headbang:

Australia... I don't like Australia.

Australia... I don't like Australia.
But if the World Cup came here you could come and go to a match as well.

I for one don't think I'll be here in 2018, so I don't really care. I think it'd be good for football in Oz though, so I'm in favour.

13 Ah ah ah 13 people will be stir fry!
I would absolutly love a World Cup in OZ i'd be able to see some games live.