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On 31 October, which is the deadline for submitting bids, Football Australia, the body that governs the sport in Australia, issued a statement saying that the country will not bid for the 2034 tournament. “We have explored the opportunity to bid to host the Fifa World Cup and – having ...
Saudi Arabia uses mega-projects like NEOM and FIFA bids to deflect criticism of human rights abuses. Read More Saudi Arabia’s Unfair bidding Process Non-competitive bidding - FIFA controversially confirmed the bid by acclamation rather than a vote, leaving dissenters unable to formally oppose...
Saudi Arabia launches unlosable 2034 FIFA World Cup bid with slogan, logo, website and an updated roadmap GamesBids.com Olympics
Looking further ahead, three confirmed bidders have stepped forward for the 2030 World Cup in the form of Morocco and joint bids from South America and Europe.
The Football Association (FA) says Saudi Arabia has given assurances regarding the safety of LGBTQ+ fans at the 2034 World Cup.
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Both cities have also entered the race to host the 2027 Asian World Cup to be decided next year, and Doha officials have hinted that they may launch a 2032 Olympic Games bid. The 2022 Asian Games will be held in Hangzhou, China, and the 2026 edition is planned ...
Earlier this year, though, the head of Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup bid, Hammad Albalawi, said the country had made strides in terms of human rights in recent years. “We have come a long way and there’s still a long way to go. Our principle is t...
Member associations from AFC and OFC invited to launch bids for FIFA World Cup 2034™ Following extensive consultation with all confederations and given the importance of marking the centenary of the FIFA World Cup™, the FIFA Council took key decisions ...