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Thursday, December 02, 2010  Updated with new story, video and photos. The tiny desert nation of Qatar beat out the United States as the 2022 World Cup host, with FIFA brushing aside doubts about blistering heat to bring soccer's showcase event for the first time to the Middle East.

Tuesday, August 03, 2010  The Netherlands and Spain have been fined by FIFA for their players' lack of discipline in a bad-tempered World Cup final. FIFA said the Dutch federation must pay $14,480 after eight different players received yellow cards.

Monday, May 17, 2010  The former president will serve as honorary chairman of the nation's bid to host the 2018 or 2022 World Cup. The United States submitted the paperwork for the bid to FIFA last week.