Australia has recently declined its bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, leaving Saudi Arabia as the expected host country. This decision was made after the Football Federation Australia (FFA) and the Australian government conducted a feasibility study to determine if hosting the event would be a viable option.
The FFA and the Australian government concluded that hosting the 2034 FIFA World Cup would be too costly and too difficult to manage. The study revealed that the estimated cost of hosting the event would be around $11 billion, which is significantly higher than the estimated cost of hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Furthermore, the study found that there would be significant logistical challenges associated with hosting such a large event in Australia.
Despite the decision to decline the bid, the FFA and the Australian government remain committed to football and will continue to support the sport in Australia. The FFA has stated that it will continue to work with FIFA to ensure that Australia is able to host major international football events in the future.
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia is now expected to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup. The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) has already expressed its interest in hosting the event and has begun making preparations for it. The SAFF has stated that it will work closely with FIFA to ensure that the event is a success.
Overall, Australia’s decision to decline its bid for the 2034 FIFA World Cup is understandable given the estimated cost and logistical challenges associated with hosting such a large event. However, it is still disappointing for Australian football fans who had hoped to see their country host the tournament. Nevertheless, Saudi Arabia is now expected to host the event and it will be interesting to see how they prepare for it.
