FIFA Awards 2030 and 2034 World Cup Hosting to Spain, Portugal, Morocco, and Saudi Arabia
The FIFA World Cup hosting rights for 2030 and 2034 have been officially awarded to Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, with three matches to take place in South America to celebrate the tournament’s centenary. The 2034 tournament will be hosted solely in Saudi Arabia. Concerns about ecological impact and human rights abuses have surfaced, echoing criticisms from the Qatar World Cup in 2022. Environmentalists warn of significant carbon footprints due to international travel, while NGOs cite ongoing human rights issues in Saudi Arabia and Morocco.