Australian hopes of bidding for and hosting the 2034 FIFA World Cup looked to be doomed the Asian Football Confederation threw all its support behind a bid from Saudi Arabia.
The success of the FIFA Women’s World Cup and on the back of the Matildas stirring run to the semi-finals, Football Australia had declared its intention to bid for more major tournaments.
That included the 2034 men’s World Cup but in a hammer blow the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has instead thrown it’s full support behind a bid by Saudi Arabia.
Within hours of world governing body FIFA opening the door for bids from Asia and Oceania for the 2034 event, the Saudis, who have more than $600 billion in their Public Investment Fund which is looking to lure major sporting events in all codes, confirmed their intention to pitch for the tournament.
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