With the World Cup over, the future of many of the grounds built for it remains uncertain
The World Cup in Russia took place at twelve beautiful and modern stadiums which wowed visiting supporters.
However, history shows that, after major tournaments, decision-makers tend to have trouble deciding how the venues should be used going forward.
FIFA wants to maximise football’s reach by holding tournaments in countries where it is not the most popular sport. And while interest in football does generally increase in the immediate aftermath of a World Cup, it is often not sufficient to ensure that the stadiums are constantly filled, or even that clubs will be able to play at them.