Football Australia has not ruled out hosting the 2034 FIFA World Cup but would need to build extra stadiums to stage the event or team up with at least two other countries.
The requirements of hosting the massive sporting tournament are so onerous as to be almost beyond the capability of any one country, given the demands for large-capacity stadiums, hotels and training venues to accommodate 48 teams.
Football Australia has until October 31 to lodge a confirmation of interest to host the World Cup.
This week, FIFA announced the 2030 World Cup would be hosted by six nations, with the first three games played in Uruguay, Paraguay, and Argentina before the rest of the tournament is played in Spain, Portugal and Morocco.
The 2026 tournament will be hosted by Mexico, USA and Canada, and for the first time will feature 48 teams playing a total of 104 matches.
The requirements to stage the World Cup are a pointer to how the World Cup has become a behemoth of sport.
FIFA has released documents stating any bidding nations would have to have at least 14 “suitable” stadiums with a minimum seating capacity of 40,000 spectators for group games.
(ABC)
