27 Jun Report: Australia, Indonesia in talks over 2034 World Cup bid

Australia and Indonesia have held talks over the possibility of making a joint bid for the 2034 FIFA World Cup.

Football Federation Australia and the Indonesia Football Association (PSSI) explored the idea at a recent ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) meeting.

“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 bid to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup was gazumped by Qatar in controversial circumstances in 2010.