Schedule
| Date | Notes |
|---|---|
| 15 January 2009 | Applications formally invited |
| 2 February 2009 | Closing date for registering intention to bid |
| 16 March 2009 | Deadline to submit completed bid registration forms |
| 14 May 2010 | Deadline for submission of full details of bid |
| 19 July 2010 | Four day individual applicant inspections begin |
| 17 September 2010 | Inspections end |
| 2 December 2010 | FIFA appointed hosts for 2018 and 2022 World Cups |
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