体坛英语新闻：FIFA delegation calls Iberian stadiums "ideal" venues for big events

LISBON, Sept. 2 (Xinhua) -- FIFA inspectors called the main stadiums proposed by Spain and Portugal in their joint bid for 2018 or 2022 World Cup "ideal" venues.

The FIFA delegation inspected Barcelona's Camp Nou, Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu stadium, Benfica's Stadium of Light and FC Porto's Stadium of the Dragon during a four-day tour to assess the bid.

"The Iberian bid has a good chance of being selected," delegation leader Harold Mayne-Nicholls said.

"Our report is going to be very positive because we have observed that they have a great sport, hotel and transport infrastructure, as well as a strong support from their political and sports authorities."

FIFA has visited all the European bidders, leaving only the United States and Qatar.