The Netherlands and Belgium saw a joint bid for the 2018 World Cup rejected, and would surely be one of the prime candidates to step in if Russia were to lose their hosting rights. The nations were responsible for Euro 2000, the first co-hosted European Championships ever, showing the necessary experience and cooperation to undertake such a task at short notice. A bonus here would be the guaranteed inclusion of both national teams, one (Belgium) perhaps the most exciting emerging force in international football, and the other (the Netherlands) one of the most consistently entertaining teams on the global stage. Ideal Final Venue: Amsterdam ArenA, Amsterdam - Ajax's modern 50,000 seater stadium (complete with retractable roof).
