Saudi Arabia was officially confirmed Wednesday by FIFA as host of the 2034 World Cup in men’s soccer, giving the oil-rich kingdom its biggest prize yet for massive spending on global sports, driven by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
FIFA names Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host, AP Explains
Saudi Arabia was officially confirmed Wednesday by FIFA as host of the 2034 World Cup in men’s soccer, giving the oil-rich kingdom its biggest prize yet for massive spending on global sports, driven by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.