Saudi Arabia To Host FIFA World Cup In 2034 After Australia Withdrew

Tuesday, October 31, 2023- Saudi Arabia has a chance to showcase one of the biggest Football tournaments in 2034 after Australia withdrew from hosting the much-publicized event.

Australia on Tuesday in a statement withdrew from hosting the 2034 FIFA World Cup after what it termed a thorough consideration.

"We have explored the opportunity to bid to host the FIFA World Cup and - having taken all factors into consideration - we have reached the conclusion not to do so for the 2034 competition," a statement from Football Australia read.

The Australian Football Association said instead it will concentrate on hosting the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup and the 2029 Club World Cup.

"Instead, we believe we are in a strong position to host the oldest women's international competition in the world, the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ 2026, and then welcome the greatest teams in world football for the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup.

"Achieving this - following the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023™ and with the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games - would represent a truly golden decade for Australian football.

This is a big boost to Saudi Arabia since FIFA had announced that the 2034 FIFA World Cup will be either be hosted in Asia or Oceania.

The AFC Congress earlier this month saw the likes of Japan, Uzbekistan, and India backing the Saudi bid.

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