RIYADH: FIFA has officially announced that Saudi Arabia will host 2034 World Cup, bringing excitement throughout the kingdom. The announcement was made at the FIFA meeting, which was chaired by President Gianni Infantino, backed by the support of more than 200 FIFA member federations.
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman shared his excitement addressing the kingdom’s commitment in offering an exceptional tournament for football fans globally. FIFA presented the hosting certificate to Sports Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal and Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) President Yasser Al-Misehal. Prince Abdulaziz highlighted how Saudi Arabia has ambitiously targeted to host the Best World Cup in history.
FIFA also announced that 2030 World Cup will be co-hosted by pain, Portugal, and Morocco with single matches in Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
The announcement was met with celebrations nationwide. Fireworks festivities to take place in major cities like Riyadh, Jeddah, NEOM, and Jubail, a dynamic drone displays and an air show in Riyadh on Dec 12. Public spaces across the country are lit up in green and Saudi flags will hang from parks and buildings.
Celebrations will continue to take place in locations like Boulevard City and Roshn Front in Riyadh, Corniche Circuit in Jeddah, and public spots across cities like Alkhobar, Abha, and Hail until December 14. To mark this achievement, traditional dances, watch parties, and community events are being held to bring fans together, reflecting the nation’s unity and excitement.
The 2034 FIFA World Cup is a significant milestone for Saudi Arabia, reflecting the nation’s influence in international sports and its ability to organize and host events.
