Brazil, the only candidate, presents its 2014 World Cup bid to FIFA (San Diego Union-Tribune)
ZURICH, Switzerland Brazil is not assured of hosting the 2014 World Cup even though it is the only bidder for the soccer showcase. FIFA president Sepp Blatter said there is still work to do and reminded the delegation that a deal was far from closed.

The Goal: Play Good Soccer First One Lowell World Cup raising money for immigrant organization (Lowell Sun)
LOWELL — When 29-year-old Quincy resident Chris Njogu heard about the first ONE Lowell World Cup soccer tournament, he jumped at the chance to enter the event.

Europe not a lock to host 2018 World Cup (Long Beach Press-Telegram)
Soccer: FIFA president may consider U.S. for international event. JAKARTA, Indonesia - Not so fast, Europe. The president of soccer’s world governing body thinks Asia or North and Central America - including possibly the United States - could put on just as good a World Cup in 2018.

South Africans optimistic for 2010 (iafrica.com)
About 70 percent of South Africans believe the country will be ready to host the 2010 Soccer World Cup, a survey by African Response has found.