FIFA president Sepp Blatter opens the envelope to reveal the host of the 2022 World Cup at the FIFA headquarters in Zurich. Photo courtesy: AFP

FIFA president Sepp Blatter holds up the name of Russia during the official announcement of the 2018 World Cup host country in Zurich. Photo courtesy: AFP

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin gestures as he delivers a speech during the press conference at the FIFA headquarters in Zurich after Russia has been selected to host the 2018 World Cup. Photo courtesy: AFP

Emir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani (C) and his wife Sheikha Moza bint Nasser Al-Missned (2R) receive the World Cup trophy from FIFA president Joseph Blatter (R) after the official announcement ot the 2022 World Cup host in Zurich. Photo courtesy: AFP

Qataris and foreigners in Doha celebrate after the Gulf state has been chosen to host the 2022 World Cup. Photo courtesy: AFP

Britain's Prince William reacts after FIFA president Sepp Blatter announces that Russia will host the 2018 World Cup. Photo courtesy: AFP

A man waves the Russian flag after Russia has been selected to host the 2018 World Cup. Photo courtesy: AFP