Australia has decided not to bid for hosting the 2034 FIFA World Cup after the Asian Football Confederation backed the Saudi bid. Instead, Australia will focus on securing hosting rights for the 2029 Club World Cup and the 2026 Women's Asian Cup.
The chances of Australia hosting the 2034 event appeared unlikely after the Asian Football Confederation backed the Saudi bid on Oct. 5.
“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,” Football Australia said in a statement.
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