“We have studied the possibility of submitting a bid to host the FIFA World Cup and, after taking all factors into account, we have decided not to do so for the competition organized in 2034”writes the Football Australia federation in a statement.
After having announced to be in talks with Australia to present a common candidacy for the organization of the World Cup 2034the Indonesian Football Federation finally supported the Saudi candidacy ten days ago, officially supported by the Asian Football Confederation.
The International Football Federation (FIFA) set October 31 as the deadline for sending applications.
After the appointment in early October Spain, Morocco and Portugal as hosts of World Cup 2030the FIFA launched a call for applications for the edition 2034limited to the Asian and Oceanic confederations to guarantee the principle of rotation.
Saudi Arabiawhich already had as its objective the World Cup 2030is investing massively to gain a foothold in world football, like its clubs, which managed to attract the Frenchman in the summer. Karim Benzema or to the Brazilian Neymar among other stars, in addition to hiring a year ago Cristiano Ronaldo.
A headquarters with problems of human rights, heat and calendars
Despite receiving support from the Asian Football Confederation, Saudi Arabia is seen as a controversial host, as he receives numerous criticisms for human rights violations, abuses of women’s rights, the criminalization of homosexuality, the restriction of freedom of expression and the war with its neighbor Yemen.
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Like the tournament 2022 in Qatarit is almost certain that the edition of 2034 will be celebrated in its winter due to the extreme heat of the summer.
The world Cup in Saudi territory would once again put the FIFAsince the question of changing the dates of the tournament begins to be on the table again.
Regarding the issue of heat, the higher temperatures than in Qatar prevent a priori organizing a world in the months of June-July, and if materialized It will surely be played in November-December.
The same thing was done in Qatar and disrupted the clubs’ domestic and international competition calendars, with a marathon of matches suffered by the players. That is why there was criticism from the footballers, the coaches and the clubs.
Source: Ambito
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