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FIFA confirms World Cup hosts for 2030 and 2034

The livestream for the selection of the FIFA World Cup hosts has now ended. Saudi Arabia has been selected as the host for 2034 World Cup. Morocco, Portugal and Spain will host the 2030 edition, with Paraguay, Argentina and Uruguay also hosting special centenary matches.

Wednesday 11 December 2024 17:43, UK

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Catch up: FIFA chief Gianni Infantino confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup hosts
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Key points
  • FIFA has announced Saudi Arabia as the host of the 2034 World Cup today
  • It is the second time a country from the Middle East will host the prestigious tournament, after Qatar became the first in 2022
  • The decision is a controversial one given Saudi Arabia has faced scrutiny for its human rights and environmental records
  • The country's bid for the 2034 World Cup was unopposed, meaning today's ratification was confirmed by acclamation, rather than a traditional vote, at a virtual FIFA Congress event
  • FIFA also announced the 2030 tournament hosts, with Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay hosting special centenary games before Spain, Portugal and Morocco hosting the rest of the competition
  • The livestream has now ended - watch the announcement moment above and catch up in our full story below 
Saudi Arabia confirmed as hosts for 2034 World Cup

 FIFA like to make the most of these events, but they've finally confirmed the decision we all knew was coming.

Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup.

Also confirmed were the hosts for the 2030 World Cup, which was awarded to six countries and will take place across three continents to celebrate 100 years of the tournament.

Read the full story here:

Questions hang over 'bidding' process

FIFA has delivered the sporting prize Saudi Arabia's crown prince craved in the easiest of football matches to win - one without any opponent.

There are no limits on ambition or spending to bring the World Cup to the kingdom in 2034 - and no need to win a bidding contest.

After flattering and funding FIFA, Saudi Arabia will today be confirmed as hosts of the 2034 World Cup by acclamation of football nations rather than a vote.

Read more from our sports correspondent Rob Harris here: