Australia and Indonesia are exploring the possibility of a joint bid to host the 2034 World Cup after officials from FFA and their Indonesian counterparts discussed the bid during the Asean Football Federation Council meeting in Laos last week
“Football Federation Australia confirms it has held discussions with the Indonesia Football Association (PSSI) about the possibility to jointly bid for the 2034 FIFA World Cup,” the FFA said in a statement emailed to Reuters.
“An Indonesia-Australia joint bid was also discussed at last week’s Asean Football Federation Council meeting in Laos.”
“FFA welcomes the opportunity to further discuss a ASEAN bid for the 2034 FIFA World Cup with fellow Member Associations in the region."
Australia's interest in a potential bid comes in the wake of several Southeast Asian nations expressing their willingness to host the 2034 tournament.
African powerhouse Egypt is also reportedly contemplating a bid.
“FFA welcomes the opportunity to further discuss a Asean bid for the 2034 Fifa World Cup with fellow member associations in the region,” the statement added.
Australia's attempt to host the 2022 edition fell well short with the nation receiving just one vote in initial voting back in 2010.
They've also launched an official bid to host the Women's World Cup in 2023

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