FIFA has confirmed on Wednesday 11 December, 2024, Saudi Arabia will host the World Cup in 2034.
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| FIFA has confirmed Saudi Arabia as World Cup 2034 hos. Photo: Getty Images |
According to apnews.com:
The Saudi bid was the only candidate and was acclaimed by the applause of more than 200 FIFA member federations. They took part remotely in an online meeting hosted in Zurich by the soccer body’s president Gianni Infantino.
“The vote of the congress is loud and clear,” said Infantino, who had asked officials on a bank of screens to clap their hands at head level to show their support.
The World Football governing body also confirmed, Morocco alongside Portugal and Spain will host the World Cup in 2030.
According to FIFA: “Introducing the hosts for the next two editions of the @FIFAWorldCup!
“Morocco, Portugal and Spain will host in 2030, with centenary celebration matches in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay.
Four years later, Saudi Arabia will host the FIFA World Cup 2034™.”
