FIFA confirmed on Wednesday that Saudi Arabia would host the 2034 Men's Football World Cup.
The 2030 edition will be jointly hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco,, with centenary celebration matches being played in three South American countries.
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™. pic.twitter.com/WdOEdNEVxHDecember 11, 2024AdvertisementThe announcement was made without any competing bids and received unanimous approval from over 200 FIFA member federations during a virtual meeting led by FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Zurich.
Saudi Arabia's sole bid for the 2034 World Cup highlights strong backing from the FIFA Congress, with Infantino orchestrating a symbolic show of support from officials.
AdvertisementAt the same time, the hosting rights for the 2030 World Cup were granted to a joint bid from Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, which will also include Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay.
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