Saudi Arabia clear to host 2034 World Cup after Australia drops out
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.
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Saudi Arabia set to host 2034 FIFA World Cup after submitting sole bid
The decision will be ratified officially at the end of next year, providing all of the technical criteria are met.
Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup bid strengthens as Australia opts out of hosting finals
Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2034 World Cup was handed a huge boost after Australia opted out of hosting the tournament.
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