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Published 14:52 8 Feb 2023 GMT
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By having three continents, they would theoretically be able to attract votes from a wider pool of the FIFA congress, which consists of 200 members from all over the world.
There is belief that another tournament solely in the Middle East - eight years after Qatar would have hosted it - would not stand as much chance of being successful.
If Saudi Arabia was to be part of the winning bid, it would cast controversy over the World Cup again once more.
They've been accused of using sportswashing on multiple occasions to distract people from their appalling human rights record.
Heavyweight boxing bouts, a Formula One Grand Prix and the decision to fund the controversial LIV Golf tour while Newcastle United are owned by a Saudi-backed group.
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