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Who decides the winner?
FIFA's Council, a 37-member body, makes the final decision on World Cup hosts. They consider technical reports on bids, but also broader strategic goals, like expanding football's reach. The huge revenue success mentioned in the story from the US market will certainly be a major factor in their thinking for 2038.
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