Saudi Arabia is investing heavily in mega projects, including the controversial Trojena ski resort in the desert ahead of major global events like the 2034 World Cup and 2030 Expo. While the kingdom aims to position itself as a tourist…
The Football Association (FA) has announced its support for Saudi Arabia’s bid to host the 2034 World Cup, with chair Debbie Hewitt emphasizing the thorough review process conducted before the decision. Despite reassurances from the Saudi Arabian Football Federation regarding…
The men’s football World Cup is set to take place in Saudi Arabia in 2034, featuring groundbreaking stadiums and a commitment to inclusivity. This decision follows an unopposed bid endorsed by the Football Association. Critics, however, point to the kingdom’s…
The FIFA Congress revealed that Spain, Morocco, and Portugal will host the 2030 World Cup, alongside matches in Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay to celebrate the tournament’s centenary. Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup. The announcement included emphases on…
Fifa has officially designated Saudi Arabia as the host for the 2034 men’s football World Cup, while Spain, Portugal, and Morocco will jointly host the 2030 tournament. This decision was made during an Extraordinary Fifa Congress meeting where all 211…
Following FIFA’s decision to award Saudi Arabia the hosting rights for the men’s 2034 World Cup, BBC analysis editor Ros Atkins examines the trajectory leading to this outcome and the various controversies linked to the decision. The analysis delves into…
The FIFA has officially awarded the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia during a virtual congress. This decision follows the confirmation of the 2030 World Cup, which will take place in Morocco, Portugal, and Spain, along with matches in Uruguay,…
Fifa is expected to officially confirm Saudi Arabia as the host of the 2034 World Cup during a virtual meeting on Wednesday. The Saudi bid has faced no opposition after Australia withdrew its candidacy. Critics have raised concerns over the…
FIFA is set to officially announce Saudi Arabia as the host for the 2034 World Cup during a virtual meeting on Wednesday. The confirmation follows Australia’s decision not to contest the Saudi bid, which has faced criticism for a lack…
Fifa has released its evaluation report for Saudi Arabia’s bid to host the 2034 men’s World Cup, scoring it an unprecedented 4.2 out of 5 despite ongoing human rights issues. The report labels the human rights risk as ‘medium’, suggesting…
