Jeddah : Dec 11,2024: An official announcement to this effect was made on December 11, 2024. In a historic decision, FIFA President Gianni Infantino officially announced Saudi Arabia as the host of the FIFA World Cup 2034 on Wednesday, December 11, 2024.
The announcement was made during an extraordinary general assembly held in Zurich, where the host nations for two upcoming World Cups were revealed.
It was also confirmed that the FIFA World Cup 2030 will be jointly hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. Saudi Arabia was the sole candidate for the 2034 tournament, making it the second Middle Eastern country to host the event after Qatar in 2022.
Thousands of Saudi citizens gathered in Riyadh’s Diriyah and Blue World City to watch the historic announcement on large screens, celebrating this monumental moment.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino expressed optimism about the 2034 event, stating, “The world is going through conflicts and wars, but only football has the power to bring people together. I am confident the 2034 World Cup will be a spectacular event, and I am delighted with the unanimous agreement of all federations.”
The Saudi Arabian government and its people eagerly await the opportunity to host the world’s biggest football event, promising a grand celebration for all football enthusiasts.
