You simply don't want a World Cup to be held on a continent whose footballing nations were horrendous in the previous World Cup. And besides, the USA moving on to play Brazil, where we would be eliminated, would not generate as much interest as you expect. Having an African nation make waves in this tournament is only good for FIFA and their up coming 2010. Like I said, FIFA has survived without the US for years; I'm sure they can survive without us in the future.