Australia abandons 2034 World Cup bid in boost for Saudi Arabia
SYDNEY: Australia on Tuesday decided against bidding for the 2034 football World Cup, strengthening Saudi Arabia’s position as favorite to host the event.
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Australia will not bid for 2034 World Cup - FA
MELBOURNE : Australia will not bid for the 2034 World Cup after taking "all factors" into consideration, Football Australia said on Tuesday.
Australia's Kennedy ruled out of third place playoff v Sweden
MELBOURNE : Australia centre back Alanna Kennedy will miss the Women's World Cup third place playoff against Sweden on Saturday after being ruled out due to "delayed concussion symptoms", the team said.
Australia lose Fowler, Luik for Nigeria clash
BRISBANE : Australia forward Mary Fowler and defender Aivi Luik will miss Thursday's Group B clash against Nigeria at Lang Park after suffering mild concussions in training, the team said on Wednesday.
Australia's 1974 World Cup coach Rasic dies aged 87
SYDNEY : Rale Rasic, the Yugoslavian-born coach who led Australia to their first World Cup finals campaign in 1974, has died aged 87, Football Australia said on Thursday.
Football Australia boss expects rainbow armbands at World Cup
LONDON : Players are likely to be allowed to wear rainbow armbands at the women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand after "meaningful and constructive" discussions with FIFA, the chief executive of Football Australia said on Saturday.
Australia and New Zealand mark 100-day countdown to Women's World Cup
SYDNEY : Women's World Cup co-hosts Australia and New Zealand marked the 100-day countdown to the global soccer showpiece on Tuesday with a call for gender equity in sport and a rallying cry for fans to get behind the event.
Visit Saudi won't be sponsor at women's World Cup says Infantino
KIGALI : Visit Saudi will not be a sponsor at the women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand later this year, but FIFA president Gianni Infantino has not ruled out future commercial opportunities for gulf nation in women’s football.