Saudi Arabia has been selected to host the FIFA
World Cup in 2034, while Morocco, Portugal and Spain have been confirmed as the joint hosts for the 2030 tournament.
Norway issued a statement ‘raising concerns about the bidding process’, with 10 of the 211 eligible nations not present for FIFA’s announcement.
Saudi Arabia has been selected to host the FIFA
World Cup in 2034, while Morocco, Portugal and Spain have been confirmed as the joint hosts for the 2030 tournament.
Norway issued a statement ‘raising concerns about the bidding process, with 10 of the 211 eligible nations not present for FIFA’s announcement.
A spokesperson for FIFA said they will get back to the Norwegian FA to address their concerns.
On the 2030 World Cup, which will also see Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay host one match each, Gianni Infantino asked: “What better way to celebrate 100 years of the World Cup than having a World Cup in six countries, on three continents, with 48 teams?”
The opening three matches of the 2030 tournament will take place in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay as FIFA plan to celebrate 100 years since the first World Cup. The rest of the tournament will then be hosted between Morocco, Portugal and Spain.
Saudi Arabia were the only bidders for the 2034 World Cup, so today’s announcement by FIFA was more of a formality than a decision-making process.
It also underlines the Gulf Kingdom’s growing influence in the world of sport, despite criticism of its human rights record.
Amnesty International and 20 other organisations, including Human Rights Watch, the Gulf Centre for Human Rights and the Football Supporters Europe group, said the decision “puts many lives at risk”.
A statement said: “Despite the well-known and severe risks to residents, migrant workers and visiting fans alike, (it) marks a moment of great danger.”
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