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Southeast Asia means business as Asean prepares Fifa World Cup 2034 bid

Supachai Chaided of Thailand celebrates with his teammates after scoring his sides first goal during the AFC Asian Cup round of 16 match between Thailand and China at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on January 20, 2019 in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. (Francois Nel/Getty Images)

The financial numbers of an Asean World Cup bid in 2034 look positive, especially with a Chinese boost, but will Fifa’s member associations be convinced?

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