Saudi Arabia is increasingly expected to be awarded hosting rights for the 2034 World Cup by FIFA in a blow to Australia's hopes.
Saudi Arabia is expected to be awarded hosting rights for the 2034 World Cup by FIFA in a blow to Australia's hopes.bidding process to host the 2034 World Cup
only open to countries in Asia and Oceania as part of FIFA's continental rotational policy, Saudi Arabia appear firmly in pole position to land the Middle East's second World Cup after Qatar in 2022. A source told theA Saudi World Cup in 2034 isn't just likely, it's basically a done deal. Money has talked again, and the event will be worth billions in new cash for FIFA.
account for 101 of FIFA's 211 members. FIFA wants the 2034 World Cup in Asia or Oceania after recently confirming thatThe 2034 bidding process began earlier this month and countries only have until October 31 to confirm their interest in submitting a formal bid proposal.
As of now, Saudi Arabia is the only confirmed bidder and their campaign could go unchallenged if others consider there to be too much support to try and win over or too many obstacles to clear.
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