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Saudi Arabia officially became the only bidder to host the men’s 2034 World Cup on Tuesday, 31 October, following Australia's decision not to submit a proposal. The selection procedure was limited to countries from Oceania and Asia, which favored Saudi Arabia's chances. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman swiftly declared the kingdom's intention to bid moments after FIFA's announcement of opening the bidding process. Within hours, the Saudis gained the support of influential figures in Asian football, including Sheikh Salman bin…