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There was intense speculation last week that FIFA’s decision to hand hosting rights to the 2030 World Cup to six nations across three continents will effectively mean the 2034 event will be a gimme for Saudi Arabia to host.

Now sources close to the corridors of power have told MailSport: ‘A Saudi World Cup in 2034 isn’t just likely, it’s basically a done deal. Money has talked again, and the event will be worth billions in new cash for FIFA.’

In a surprise move last Wednesday, FIFA announced that Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay will each host one of three opening games in the 2030 World Cup, 100 years after Uruguay hosted the inaugural World Cup. And then Spain, Portugal and Morocco will share the other 101 games of a 104-game, 48-team tournament between them.

The nation arguably most upset by these developments is Australia, because FIFA also announced the 2034 World Cup would be open to bidders from only Asia and Oceania. And just as they were announcing this, Saudi Arabia confirmed they will bid for 2034. What a coincidence!

FIFA president Gianni Infantino is reportedly close to Saudi's ruler Mohammed bin Salman

FIFA president Gianni Infantino is reportedly close to Saudi's ruler Mohammed bin Salman

FIFA president Gianni Infantino is reportedly close to Saudi’s ruler Mohammed bin Salman

The crown prince has overseen investment into the sports industry on an enormous scale

The crown prince has overseen investment into the sports industry on an enormous scale

The crown prince has overseen investment into the sports industry on an enormous scale 

And Sheik Salman of Bahrain, the most powerful man in Asian football, then declared: ‘The entire Asian football family will stand united in support of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s momentous initiative, and we are committed to working closely with the global football family to ensure its success.’

This really annoyed Australia, who fall within the Asian confederation these days. They want to stage 2034 having staged a brilliant 2023 Women’s World Cup. But Saudi Arabia will gain most of Asia’s 47 votes and all of Africa’s 54 votes.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino is close to Saudi’s ruler Mohammed bin Salman, and no doubt looking forward to gazillions of dollars of Saudi money pouring into FIFA’s coffers in sponsorship deals in the coming years.

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