The Bid Book, detailing Australia's pitch to FIFA to host either the 2018 or 2022 FIFA World Cup  was presented to FIFA President Sepp Blatter at 9am (local time) by FFA Chairman Frank Lowy, AC, Australian Federal Sports Minister Kate Ellis and FFA Chief Executive Officer Ben Buckley.

Australia's proposal details plans for three new stadiums and upgrades to nine others - making it the country's biggest single sporting infrastructure investment project outside of the Sydney Olympics.

Mr Lowy said that the presentation of the Bid documentation to FIFA was an exciting milestone in Australia's history.

"We are proud to present to FIFA our bid documents, highlighting a technically brilliant bid supported by unified government funding and commitment at all levels," Lowy said.

"Our nationwide hosting proposal means millions of sports fans across Australia will be able to enjoy the biggest and most exciting sporting event in the world in wonderful new or upgraded stadiums in their own cities," he added.

The FIFA Executive Committee will make a decision on the hosts for the World Cup in 2018 and 2022 on 2 December 2010.  

Show your support of Australia's bid by adding your name at australia2018-2022.com.au.