Aussie football codes complicating World Cup bid

Aussie football codes complicating World Cup bid

Published Dec. 9, 2009 8:12 a.m. ET

Australia's bid to host the World Cup in 2018 or 2022 is meeting resistance from the country's most popular football codes, with Australian Rules and rugby league taking issue with the use of key stadiums.

Football Federation Australia's bid to host either of those tournaments requires exclusive access to 12 of Australia's largest stadiums for up to 10 weeks.

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