FIFA, Saudi Arabia and World Cup

Saudi Arabia World Cup 2034 explained: Why the FIFA vote is already a done deal
Within days, Saudi had the key backing of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), scuppering any faint prospect of Australia teaming up with Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. That gave Saudi a free run at 2034, and the Australians duly bowed out of what can barely be called a race.
FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host despite human rights concerns
Saudi Arabia has been officially confirmed by FIFA as host of the 2034 World Cup in men’s soccer. The Saudi bid was the only candidate and was acclaimed by the applause of more than 200 FIFA member federations.
FIFA’s call to award 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia reeks of collusion | Op-ed
When former FIFA President Sepp Blatter announced in December 2010 that Russia and Qatar would host the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, respectively, there was widespread shock and anger around the globe. The announcement,
Saudi Arabia officially announced as the 2034 World Cup host
Global soccer governing body FIFA has officially announced the hosts for the next two men’s World Cups. However, the outcome was no surprise.That’s because there was only one bid each for both the 2030 and 2034 tournaments – Spain,
World Cup hosting decisions set to kick off a decade of scrutiny on Saudi Arabia and FIFA
The inevitable result has been clear since last year. Saudi Arabia will be confirmed by FIFA as the 2034 World Cup host on Wednesday.
How Saudi Arabia won the World Cup
Fifa award draws criticism from rights groups who question links between the kingdom and football’s governing body
I was inside Fifa HQ as football meekly waved through Saudi Arabia’s World Cup coronation
Sending the World Cup to Saudi Arabia was the most seismic sporting announcement in a decade, but at Fifa HQ it was designed to seem like just an ordinary Wednesday. Behind firmly-closed doors, Gianni Infantino kicked off his 3pm work-from-home-style Zoom meeting presenting not to the great and good of football,
Saudi Arabia's network of spending and influence detailed before getting 2034 World Cup from FIFA
Saudi Arabia’s growing influence and massive spending in global sports ahead of being confirmed by FIFA as the 2034 World Cup host was detailed on Monday in a report that cited risks to good governance off the field.
Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup. But when exactly?
Saudi Arabia scored a major win in its campaign to attract major sports events to the kingdom when it was formally appointed as the 2034 World Cup host on Wednesday. Still, many questions remain about the tournament as well as the 2030 World Cup,
Backing Saudi Arabia as host for 2034 FIFA World Cup 'wasn't a difficult decision', says FA chair
A number of rights organisations strongly criticised FIFA after the announcement, pointing to Saudi's human rights record.The Kingdom has invested heavily in sport over the last few years, although critics,
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William Troost-Ekong recalls playing against Lionel Messi at 2018 FIFA World Cup
Ekong is reminiscing Lionel Messi's goal against Nigeria at the 2018 FIFA World CupThe Super Eagles defender disclosed that ...
Why Saudi is set to host 2034 World Cup, Mbappe rollercoaster, Arsenal’s corner playbook
Explaining how Saudi went unopposed in their 2034 World Cup bid, Mbappe's goal and injury, Arsenal's corners playbook ...
FIFA names Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host; Spain, Portugal and Morocco to co-host 2030 edition
Saudi Arabia has been officially confirmed by FIFA as host of the 2034 World Cup in men’s soccer. The Saudi bid was the only ...
Who Is Diletta Leotta? DAZN Host for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Draw
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup draw is live from Miami, hosted by DAZN's Diletta Leotta. Leotta is an Italian radio and TV show ...