AUTHOR javno100



MEXICO CITY

JANUARY 30 2009 22:14h

Mexico To Bid For 2018 Or 2022 World Cups

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The Mexicans hosted the tournament in 1970 and 1986, stepping in 23 years ago when Colombia pulled out.

Mexico is to submit a bid to host the 2018 or 2022 World Cups.

"We have sent our application to enter the process," Mexican Football Federation (FMF) general secretary Decio de Maria told a news conference on Friday.

"Mexico has raised its hand (and offered) to host a third World Cup."

The Mexicans hosted the tournament in 1970 and 1986, stepping in 23 years ago when Colombia pulled out.