The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has announced Saudi Arabia the rights to host the 2034 World Cup, a historic decision made during a virtual announcement of the FIFA General Congress.
Moreover, Saudi Arabia became the first Middle Eastern nation to host the World Cup.
Saudi officials expressed their excitement, highlighting the opportunity to further the development of football both in the region and worldwide, and to contribute to the growth of the game.
The country plans to invest heavily in infrastructure to create a world-class environment for the competition.
Meanwhile, the 2030 World Cup will also be hosted jointly by Morocco, Portugal, and Spain, with matches also taking place in Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay.
“The appointment by acclamation of the hosts of the 2030 and 2034 editions of the FIFA World Cup concludes a thorough bidding process initiated in October 2023 following the unanimous proposal made by the FIFA Council and supported by all confederations, with a view to providing harmony and rotation between the confederations in relation to the hosting cycle for the tournament,” the Global soccer governing body said.
Likewise, the 2026 World Cup will be hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.