Dutch, Belgians launch World Cup bid
The Dutch and Belgian football associations are setting up a foundation to host the 2018 World Cup jointly.
In a statement, the Dutch and Belgian organisations said 11 cities and stadium-owners have registered themselves as candidate hosts.
The world football body FIFA will announce the winner by spring 2011.
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