'An extradordinary stitch up' - Saudi Arabia looks set to host 2034 World Cup

The Fifa World Cup looks to be heading to Saudi Arabia in 2034 after Australia confirmed they would not be bidding for the tournament. Fifa had ruled that only Asia or Oceania could host the tournament due 2030 edition being spread across several continents. Philippe Auclair, France Football Correspondent and investigative reporter for Josimar...

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19.01 31 Oct 2023

'An extradordinary stitch...

'An extradordinary stitch up' - Saudi Arabia looks set to host 2034 World Cup

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19.01 31 Oct 2023

The Fifa World Cup looks to be heading to Saudi Arabia in 2034 after Australia confirmed they would not be bidding for the tournament.

Fifa had ruled that only Asia or Oceania could host the tournament due 2030 edition being spread across several continents.

Philippe Auclair, France Football Correspondent and investigative reporter for Josimar...

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