FA set to back Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup bid

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Saudi Arabia will host the FIFA World Cup, which indicates their growing influence in the world of sports.   

Interestingly, Saudi Arabia was the sole candidate for the 2034 edition of the World Cup. Qatar had hosted the event in 2022.