{"id":297703,"date":"2023-10-31T09:39:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-31T09:39:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportstons.com\/?p=297703"},"modified":"2023-10-31T09:39:02","modified_gmt":"2023-10-31T09:39:02","slug":"saudi-arabia-set-to-host-world-cup-2034-with-only-rivals-pulling-out-of-bidding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportstons.com\/soccer\/saudi-arabia-set-to-host-world-cup-2034-with-only-rivals-pulling-out-of-bidding\/","title":{"rendered":"Saudi Arabia set to host World Cup 2034 with only rivals pulling out of bidding"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The 2034 World Cup is set to be held in Saudi Arabia following Australia&apos;s withdrawal from the bidding process.<\/p>\n<p>The two countries were set to go head to head in an attempt to secure hosting rights for the tournament, with FIFA announcing that only bidders from Asia and Oceania would be considered. But with Australia pulling out, Saudi Arabia are now running unopposed and could be confirmed as hosts by the end of next month.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement released on Tuesday, Football Australia said: &quot;We have explored the opportunity to bid to host the FIFA World Cup and &#8211; having taken all factors into consideration &#8211; we have reached the conclusion not to do so for the 2034 competition.<\/p>\n<p><b>READ MORE: World Cup 2030 to be played across six countries as FIFA come up with anniversary plan<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>READ MORE: &apos;If Saudi Arabia get the World Cup it will be the worst sporting crime of all&apos;<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&quot;Instead, we believe we are in a strong position to host the oldest women\u2019s international competition in the world, the AFC Women\u2019s Asian Cup 2026, and then welcome the greatest teams in world football for the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup.&quot;<\/p>\n<p>Any nations or coalitions that wish to rival to Saudi Arabia&apos;s bid have until midnight tonight [Tuesday] to express formal interest. After that, a signed bidding agreement must be submitted before November 30.<\/p>\n<p><b><i>What do you make of the prospect of another Middle East-based World Cup? Let us know in the comments section below.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/incoming\/article31321475.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/1_Argentina-v-France-Final-FIFA-World-Cup-Qatar-2022.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Should the 2034 tournament go to Saudi Arabia it will be the second World Cup to be held in the Middle East in 12 years. Due to the intense summer heat in the Gulf, it&apos;s highly likely the competition will be staged during winter &#8211; as it was last year in Qatar.<\/p>\n<p>It comes following a period of gargantuan investment into football by Saudi Arabia. Clubs in the Saudi Pro League took the sport by storm over the summer by signing a boat-load of high profile stars and paying them astronomical wages.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk\/incoming\/article31314770.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/0_fm24.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Create a winning approach on the tactics board, incorporating modern systems and positional innovations to deliver big victories on the pitch.<\/li>\n<li>Master the transfer market, using new ways to craft a dream squad capable of winning titles.<\/li>\n<li>Level up your players on the training field and turn your contenders into champions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a339.99 (PS5), \u00a340.49 (PC)<\/p>\n<p>In a formal letter to FIFA signalling the country&apos;s intent to host the World Cup, President of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) Yasser Al Misehal said: &quot;We announced our ambitions to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, and this official submission continues our journey to make the dreams of our people a reality.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;We are extremely committed to presenting the most competitive bid possible that will also help unite the world through football,&quot; he added.<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailystar.co.uk\/sport\/football\/saudi-arabia-world-cup-hosts-31321326\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 2034 World Cup is set to be held in Saudi Arabia following Australia&apos;s withdrawal from the bidding process. 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