Saudi Arabia Gears Up To Host 2034 World Cup As Australia Withdraws Bid
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In a significant turn of events, Saudi Arabia is poised to become the host of the 2034 Men's World Cup after Australia's football federation withdrew from the bidding race, leaving Saudi Arabia as the sole declared candidate.

Football Australia cited comprehensive considerations for its decision not to bid for the 2034 competition, leading to the Kingdom's potential victory. While formal FIFA approval is pending until the next year, Saudi Arabia's ambitious efforts to establish a significant presence in global sports are on the verge of realization.

The fast-tracked 2034 hosting race, limited to member federations in Asia and Oceania, followed the awarding of the 2030 World Cup to a joint bid by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. The Saudi football federation declared its candidacy promptly and garnered support from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).

While Australia shifts its focus to securing hosting rights for the 2029 Club World Cup and the 2026 Women's Asian Cup, Saudi Arabia is preparing to host the men's Asian Cup in 2027. The Kingdom has launched an extensive construction program to develop and renovate stadiums in preparation for the World Cup.

With a track record of successfully hosting over 50 international events since 2018, Saudi Arabia has gained recognition as a host for major global sporting events, spanning various sports, including football, motorsports, tennis, equestrian, esports, and golf.

The Kingdom's bid for the 2034 World Cup has garnered widespread support, with over 100 football federations from the Arab, Asian, and African continents pledging their full backing.

Saudi Arabia is actively working on stadium construction to meet FIFA standards, ensuring a minimum of 40,000 seats for fans. The Kingdom already possesses two stadiums with capacities exceeding 62,000 seats and plans to build additional stadiums in Riyadh, Qiddiya, NEOM, Jeddah, and Dammam. Ongoing efforts include the development and modernization of stadiums in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Taif, and Buraidah to meet FIFA's World Cup standards.

01 Nov, 2023 0 845
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