World Soccer

Bidding war breaks out

Southeast Asia

After Qatar 2022, it is assumed the next Asian World Cup will be in China, with India an outside bet. Yet there is a region that is home to over 600 million people, connects those two massive countries and loves football more than either.

In the space of a few days in late June, the possibility emerged of two bids from Southeast Asia. Both are still long shots, but if all goes to plan then the Final of a

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from World Soccer

World Soccer6 min read
Holdersbut Far From Favourites
It is difficult to be as confident about Italy’s chances ahead of the upcoming European Championship as on the eve of Euro 2020. That team arrived at the last finals on the back of a sparkling qualifying campaign, with consistency in selection and fo
World Soccer6 min read
Daring To Dream Again
Eleven years and five major tournaments later, with all but one of those winners, Jesus Navas, now gone and the days when they dominated everyone disappearing into the distance, Spain at last lifted a trophy again. It was only the Nations League, sur
World Soccer6 min read
Late Awakening Afterdisaster
Looking back now, and from a realistic perspective, progress from a group that included Argentina, Mexico and Saudi Arabia at the World Cup in Qatar should have been considered a success for Poland. But immediately after their elimination at the hand

Related Books & Audiobooks