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World Cup hosts: Six countries in '30, Saudi Arabia in '34


Published on 2024-12-11 14:05:25 - MSN
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  • World Cup will take place across six countries on three continents, while Saudi Arabia will host the men's soccer competition in 2034, FIFA announced Wednesday.

The article discusses the future hosts of the FIFA World Cup, highlighting that six countries will host the tournament in 2030, marking a unique multi-nation event across Africa, Europe, and South America. Morocco, Portugal, and Spain are the primary hosts, with Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay hosting one match each to celebrate the centennial of the first World Cup. Following this, Saudi Arabia is set to host the 2034 World Cup, which will be the second time the event is held in the Middle East after Qatar in 2022. The decision for 2034 was influenced by FIFA's criteria which favored countries from Asia and Oceania, leading to Saudi Arabia's unopposed bid. This reflects FIFA's strategy to expand the tournament's global footprint and engage with new markets.

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