Saudi Arabia Bids to Host 2034 World Cup as Sole Candidate
Launching its campaign under the slogan 'Growing. Together,' Saudi Arabia aims to highlight its development and the global unity of football.
- Saudi Arabia has officially launched its bid to host the 2034 World Cup, presenting itself as the sole candidate.
- The bid, under the slogan 'Growing. Together,' aims to showcase Saudi Arabia's development and the transformative potential of hosting the World Cup.
- Critics have raised concerns over Saudi Arabia's human rights record, comparing it to previous scrutiny faced by Qatar, the 2022 host.
- FIFA is expected to confirm Saudi Arabia as the host in an uncontested vote by the end of 2024, with the tournament likely to be held in November-December 2034.
- Saudi Arabia's bid is supported by the president of the Asian Football Confederation and has garnered backing from over 130 Member Associations worldwide.