The Football Association will support Saudi Arabia’s bid to host the 2034 World Cup at an online FIFA Congress on Wednesday afternoon, the PA news agency understands.
The Middle East nation is set to be awarded the finals, having emerged last year as the sole bidder in a controversial process.
Human rights campaigners have warned many people will die in preparing Saudi Arabia to host, but the Saudi bid – along with a joint Morocco, Portugal and Spain bid for 2030 – is expected to have virtually unanimous global support from national associations, including the English FA.
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The FA is expected to issue a statement after the Congress explaining its position.
