Unbeatable?

The English FA are attempting to get FIFA to allow us to host the 2018 World Cup. It's a good attempt and we're about due to get a go at it, though the favourites remain Russia.
However Cleggy boy has clearly jinxed the whole process by saying "I believe this is an exceptionally strong, unbeatable bid. We in this government believe in it, we hope that you will believe in it."

BBC Sport.

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has told Fifa inspectors England's bid for the 2018 World Cup is "unbeatable".

The Fifa delegation, which will write a report on England's bid to host the World Cup, began their four-day visit with a reception at Downing Street.

Mr Clegg said: "I believe this is an exceptionally strong, unbeatable bid. We in this government believe in it, we hope that you will believe in it."

The hosts for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups will be revealed on 2 December.

England face stiff competition in the battle to stage football's premier tournament in eight years' time, with Russia, considered by many to be one of the favourites to succeed.

Well, there's always 2026 I suppose.