Saudi Arabia became the only country to enter a bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup after Australia backed out, claiming they were focusing on other major sporting events. 

<div class="block">Saudi Arabia became the only country to enter a bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup after Australia backed out, claiming they were focusing on other major sporting events. </div>

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Saudi Arabia Only Country to Bid for 2034 World Cup

Yesterday, Saudi Arabia became the only country to enter a bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup. The agency announced they would be accepting applicants from Asia and Oceania as a way to rotate host nations, Australia was expected to apply but they said they are focusing on other major sporting events. They are hosting in the coming years as the only applicant, Saudi Arabia will most likely end up posting. But FIFA says the country will still need to prove they can meet a set of requirements when it comes to infrastructure services and basic human rights. The president of the Saudi Arabia Football Association posted this on x every single member of our football family is putting their full effort to achieving our nation's dream of one day hosting a FIFA World Cup on home soil.