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Football Australia on Tuesday said it won\u2019t bid for the World Cup 2034, clearing the way for Saudi Arabia to host the men’s marquee tournament.<\/p>\n

The chances of Australia hosting the 2034 event appeared unlikely after the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) backed the Saudi bid on 5 October.<\/p>\n

Fifa paved the way for a Saudi victory given the 2034 event would only be open to countries from the Asian Football Confederation and Oceania Football Confederation after the three-continent, six-country bid for the 2030 World Cup.<\/p>\n

Indonesia\u2019s football association initially showed interest in a joint bid with Australia, potentially alongside Malaysia and Singapore, but that faded when Indonesia instead backed Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have explored the opportunity to bid to host the Fifa World Cup and \u2014 having taken all factors into consideration \u2014 we have reached the conclusion not to do so for the 2034 competition,\u201d Football Australia said in a statement.<\/p>\n

Australia will instead attempt to secure hosting rights for the 2029 Club World Cup and the 2026 Women\u2019s Asian Cup.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe believe we are in a strong position to host the oldest women\u2019s international competition in the world, the AFC Women\u2019s Asian Cup 2026, and then welcome the greatest teams in world football for the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup,” the FA statement said.<\/p>\n

Australia and New Zealand successfully co-hosted the Women’s World Cup in July and August. Brisbane, Queensland state, is due to become the third Australian city to host the Olympics when it stages the 2032 Summer Games.<\/p>\n

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