Saudi Arabia favourite to host 2034 World Cup after formally informing FIFA of its wish
Saudi Arabia formally informed FIFA of its wish to host the men's World Cup in 2034 on Monday in a bidding contest that increasingly looks designed for the kingdom to win.
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![FIFA president Gianni Infantino, seen prior at a Women's World Cup game in Sydney in August, has built close ties to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on frequent visits to the oil-rich kingdom since before the 2018 World Cup. A man is seen looking on.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.6990821.1696853839!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/gianni-infantino.jpg)
Saudi Arabia formally informed FIFA of its wish to host the men's World Cup in 2034 on Monday in a bidding contest that increasingly looks designed for the kingdom to win.