Game on! Saudi Arabia set to host football World Cup in 2034
RIYADH: Unpack those green scarves and replica shirts — the football World Cup, the biggest sports show on Earth, is coming to Saudi Arabia.
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Too daunting to take on Saudis in 2034 World Cup bid, says Football Australia CEO
LONDON : Australia would have found it difficult to compete with Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2034 men's World Cup, Football Australia chief executive James Johnson said on Tuesday after his country opted not to enter the race to stage the tournament.
Saudi Arabia clear to host 2034 World Cup after Australia drops out
MELBOURNE :Saudi Arabia was left as a shoo-in to host the 2034 World Cup after Australia confirmed it would not make a bid for soccer's global showpiece on Tuesday's deadline day.
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 keen to host more tournaments after success of Women's World Cup
LONDON : Australia want to host more major soccer tournaments including the 2034 men's World Cup to build on the legacy of their successful staging of this year's global women's finals, Football Australia CEO James Johnson said on Thursday.
Australia FA says still exploring bid for 2034 World Cup
Football Australia chief executive James Johnson said on Thursday they are still exploring a bid to host the 2034 World Cup, despite the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) having declared support for Saudi Arabia.
Football Australia seeking major funding boost to ensure World Cup legacy
MELBOURNE : Australian government officials have scrambled to link themselves to the Matildas' run to a maiden Women's World Cup semi-finals.
New Zealand keen to host men's World Cup with Australia
New Zealand Football is "rapt" with how the Women's World Cup has gone and hopes to partner with Australia again to host the men's tournament, Chief Executive Andrew Pragnell said.