Despite being 11 years away, FIFA is giving bidders four weeks to submit official proposals and restricting bidding to countries from Oceania and Asia in what is widely seen as an attempt to pave the way for the kingdom to host the event.
Saudi Arabia has submitted to
unexpectedly announced last Wednesday it was giving countries only four weeks to confirm their official interest in bidding for the men's showpiece event despite it being 11 years away. The process was also restricted to countries from Oceania and Asia in a boost to the hopes of Saudi Arabia which has enjoyed close relations in recent years with
Council meeting last Wednesday, the Saudis announced their interest to bid, and confirmation came on Monday. Saudi Arabian Football Federation President Yasser Al Misehal said in a statement: 'The 2034
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