Saudi Arabia has been awarded the 2034 World Cup. The news has been anticipated for more than a year, since FIFA expedited its bidding process leaving Saudi as the sole bidder for 2034.
Also confirmed was the destination of the 2030 World Cup, which will be hosted by Morocco, Spain and Portugal, with three “centenary celebration matches” in Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay to launch the tournament.
“For us, soccer or football is not only a sport,” the sports minister, Abdulaziz bin Turki al-Faisal, said. “It is a value that we share with the entire world. We are looking forward to hosting and we’re looking forward to hosting many more events and making the history of football. This is the chance to invite you all to visit my country, to celebrate our culture, to see the greatest success story with your own eyes, in our kingdom.”