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Morocco, Portugal, and Spain have confirmed their joint bid to host the 2030 World Cup. The bid does not include the FIFA idea of playing three opening matches in three South American countries. The bid is also supported by Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay, who may host an opening game each. Australia has decided not to bid for the 2034 World Cup, leaving Saudi Arabia as the only bidder in the process announced by FIFA. In a fast-tracked process, Saudi Arabia is set to host the 2034 men's World Cup, raising questions about behind the scenes dealings.
In a fast-tracked FIFA process, Saudi Arabia is set to host the 2034 men’s World Cup with Australia confirming it now won’t try to challenge the bid. A process raising questions about behind the scenes dealings https://t.co/z0TL7tZoyV
Australia not bidding for the 2034 World Cup, never really stood a chance. The deadline for confirmed expressions of interest today. So Saudi Arabia will be the only one bidding in the Saudi Arabia-shaped bidding process announced by FIFA earlier this month. Saudi 2034 ✔️
Australia opts not to bid for 2034 World Cup in boost for Saudi Arabia hopes https://t.co/rHbaZKq3V7
In normal circumstances this would be a job to avoid. A complete poisoned chalice. Everyone knows the challenges Australian rugby faces. Particularly with the competition from other sports. However. There is the allure of a home World Cup. Big opportunity to shake things up.
What next for the Australia? How do they turn things around before they host the World Cup? https://t.co/WEi19KCI0x
Image released by the 2030 Spain-Portugal-Morocco World Cup bid after signing their bidding intention letter - showing it is very much their bid with Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay as potential add-ons for an opening game each under the FIFA vision https://t.co/VxGSRk7vbW
2030 World Cup bid by Morocco/Portugal/Spain confirmed - though press release makes no mention of FIFA idea of also playing three opening matches in three South American countries https://t.co/d5BAOrWAHZ