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How are venues chosen?
Venues for major tournaments like the World Cup are chosen years in advance by FIFA, the sport's global governing body. They consider various factors including stadium quality, transport links, and host city infrastructure. For individual matches, like England's game, the host nation's football association usually proposes specific stadiums, which FIFA then approves, ensuring suitability for players and fans.
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