RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has been selected to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup after achieving a historic bidding rating on Saturday. The tournament will be held exclusively in Saudi Arabia during the winter season of 2034 following its victory over a joint bid from the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
The Saudi Arabian Football Federation secured its position as the leading contender with a record-breaking score of 419.8 out of 500. FIFA is set to officially confirm Saudi Arabia as the host nation for the 2034 World Cup on December 11.
Minister of Sport and President of Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee, Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal stated that, "I extend my deepest gratitude to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince for their support and empowerment, which played a pivotal role in achieving this outstanding result."
"Saudi Arabia is a footballing nation with a young population that truly loves the game. Young people are looking for a bright future. This score by FIFA simply reflects our commitment to grow the game, our rapid transformation, and our desire to host the best possible tournament for the entire world to enjoy,” he said.
"It is the result of our extensive efforts to present an exceptional bid and a testament to the collaboration between multiple entities across the Kingdom, driven by Vision 2030, which has enabled all sectors to unite behind a bid that represents the aspirations of the Kingdom’s leadership and the ambitions of the Saudi people," he added.
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