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FIFA confirmed following the October 31 deadline that Saudi Arabia was the only real bidder for the 2034 World Cup, a transfer that was supported by the AFC and India. It is now learnt that AIFF chief Kalyan Chaubey has opined that India ought to suppose of internet hosting just a few matches of the match.
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is mulling a plan to host just a few matches of the 2034 FIFA World Cup, set to be held in Saudi Arabia, in accordance with an inside round of the nationwide sports activities physique.
Last month, FIFA, the world governing physique of soccer, confirmed following the October 31 deadline that Saudi Arabia was the only real bidder for the 2034 World Cup.
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An Emergency Congress of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) held on October 18 supported Saudi Arabia’s bid. India had additionally supported the transfer.
It is learnt that AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey informed the chief committee members that India ought to suppose of internet hosting just a few matches of the 2034 World Cup.
The 48-group 2034 World Cup may have 104 matches and the thought may very well be that just a few of them — round 10 matches — may very well be held in India.
“The president informed the house that India should think or plan to work towards being a co-host for the World Cup in 2034,” the draft minutes of the AIFF Executive Committee held on November 9 stated.
FIFA had restricted the internet hosting eligibility of the 2034 World Cup to Asia or Oceania after it determined to host the 2030 version on three continents (Africa, Europe and South America).
Saudi Arabia can also be internet hosting the AFC Asian Cup in 2027 after India backed out of a bid to host the continental showpiece.
