# Saudi Arabia Is Sole Bidder for 2034 World Cup

- Published: 2023-10-31T16:24:37Z
- Updated: 2026-07-07T09:29:53Z
- Section: Sports
- Language: English (en)
- Source: The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/31/world/middleeast/saudi-arabia-world-cup-2034.html
- Tags: The New York Times · Soccer
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Australia announced it would not bid, clearing the way for the Saudis to bring soccer’s biggest tournament back to the Gulf.

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