Garcia confirms he will seek reelection . The meeting also heard a speech from U.S. lawyer Michael Garcia , the man appointed by FIFA to head an investigation into the bidding process for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups , which were awarded to Russia and Qatar respectively . Blatter wants a first consecutive term as president . Frenchman had pledged not to stand again in 2011 . the 2014 World Cup starts in Switzerland Thursday .
Garcia confirms he will seek reelection . Blatter wants a first consecutive term as president . Frenchman had pledged not to stand again in 2011 . the 2014 World Cup starts in Switzerland Thursday .