Australia counters claim over TV income

FIFA said in its evaluation reports last week that the 2022 World Cup could lose out on television income from Europe if the tournament was staged in either Japan, South Korea or Australia.

"There is a risk of a reduction in TV income from Europe. The income from Asia/Oceania would need to be increased substantially to offset the likelihood of loss of revenue in Europe," said FIFA of the three bids.

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