Halifax awaits FIFA news
Halifax on list as possible host for 2015 event, but needs stadium
CBC News Posted: Mar 1, 2011 1:28 PM AT Last Updated: Mar 1, 2011 1:28 PM AT
Zimbabwe has pulled out of the race to host the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup, leaving Canada as the only candidate.
FIFA will make an official announcement about the host country on Thursday.
Canada must have a
minimum of six host cities. For now, Halifax is a candidate, but it needs a larger stadium to stay on the list.
Coun. Darren Fisher, who supports a new stadium, says a feasibility report will be ready by June for council to consider.
A final decision on the Canadian cities could take up to a year.
The winning bid for the 2015 tournament also earns the right to host the Under-20 Women's World Cup in 2014.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-s...p-halifax.html
This is good news as there is a possibility that all cities will be chosen to Host.