Australia Withdraws from Hosting the 2034 FIFA World Cup

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Australia withdrew its candidacy to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, solidifying Saudi Arabia’s lead as the event’s most likely host.

Football Australia pulled its bid on the October 31 deadline after the Asian Football Confederation threw its weight behind Saudi Arabia.

Global football body FIFA has invited bids from the Asia and Oceania regions for the rotating World Cup hosting rights after naming Morocco, Spain and Portugal as joint hosts for 2030.

Written by: Helen Obih

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