100 YEARS FI FA 1904 2004

For the Came. For the World. TO THE MEMBER ASSOCIATIONS OF FIFA

Circular no. 1196

Zurich, 20 July 2009 DSG/jbr-jya

Bidding for the following FIFA World Cups:

o FIFA World Cup 2012

Dear Sir/ Madam,

FIFA is pleased to open the bidding for the above listed FIFA World Cups. We invite all the member associations who have an interest in hosting a FIFA World Cup to join the bidding process by submitting the attached Declaration of Interest form . Also accompanying this invitation to bid is the corresponding timeline.

As can be seen from the accompanying documentation, these events w ill follow a similar hosting­ decision timeline. As you review the information please keep in mind that you are allowed to bid for more than one event, however please note that FIFA will only award one event per bidding association.

We strongly encourage the member associations to seriously consider hosting one of these World Cups. The signed Declaration of Interest form must be received at FIFA by 1 September 2009 at the latest. Should you have any questions about the bidding or need assistance in completing the process, please do not hesitate to contact the FIFA Competitions Division who w ill be pleased to assist you.

Yours faithfully,

FIFA n . /c~P1

Markus Kattner Deputy Secretary General

cc. FIFA Executive Committee Futsal and Committee Confederations

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Bidding timeline For the Came. For the World.

Zurich, 20 July 2009

Bidding timeline for the FIFA World Cups:

o FIFA Futsal World Cup 2012

Key dates in the bidding processes are as follows :

1 September 2009 Declaration of Interest - deadline for the member associations to declare their interest(s) in hosting by submitting the completed and signed Declaration of Interest form.

30 September 2009 FIFA Hosting Agreements - deadline for FIFA to send out the corresponding Hosting Agreements to those associations who have declared an interest to host.

15 November 2009 Bidding Agreement - deadline for the member associations to re­ confirm their interest in bidding by submitting the signed Bidding Agreement together w ith the relevant information on event experience and country infrastructure.

15 January 2009 Hosting Agreement with the complete Bid Package - deadline for the member associations to submit the signed Hosting Agreements together with their complete Bid Packages.

March 2010 Appointment of hosts by the FIFA Executive Committee Declaration of Interest

The member association of

hereby officially declares its interest in hosting (please check as appropriate):

D the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2012

On behalf of the association ; (Secretary General)

Surname: (block capitals)

First name : (block capitals)

Title: (block capitals)

Place and date: (block capitals)

Signature:

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On behalf of the association : (President)

Surname: (block capitals)

First name: (block capita ls)

Title: (block capitals)

Place and date : (block capitals)

Signature: