Bids for 2034 require four existing stadiums instead of sevenSuccessful Saudi Asian Cup bid included four Fifa-compliant venues
Fifa has relaxed the bidding rules around stadiums for the 2034 men’s World Cup, in a move that allows countries with fewer established football venues to host the tournament.
The decision is at odds with attempts in other sports to create more sustainable events and minimise the construction of “white elephants”.
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