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The Saudi bid for the 2034 World Cup will be handed over in an official ceremony held by FIFA in Paris, with the official Saudi delegation and two children from the regional training centers of the Football Association in attendance.
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The submission stage of the candidacy file is part of the official process to host the 2034 World Cup, beginning with the Kingdom’s announcement through the Saudi Football Federation of its intention to bid.
After approval from Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom officially submitted its bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup at a ceremony in Paris, the French capital, organized by the International Federation of Association Football, as reported by Al Qabas newspaper.
The file was submitted by an official delegation headed by Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Sports and President of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee, and Yasser Al-Misehal, President of the Saudi Football Federation, along with two children from the regional training centers of the Saudi Football Federation.
The Kingdom announced its intention to bid for the tournament on October 4, before the deadline for submitting bids closed without any competition for the Saudi bid.
The submission of the Saudi file is in preparation for the official announcement of the Kingdom hosting the tournament, which is scheduled to take place during the FIFA Congress on December 11.
Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal expressed his thanks and gratitude to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for their support and interest in this vital sector. Their support has made the Kingdom a permanent host for many international sporting events, reflecting the significant progress and achievements of the country.
He said, “With this candidacy, we intend to host the exceptional version that brings together 48 teams for the first time in the history of the tournament in one country.”
Saudi World Cup bid to be presented in Paris ceremony
The Saudi bid will be handed over in an official ceremony held by FIFA in Paris, the French capital, with the official Saudi delegation and two children from the regional training centers of the Football Association in attendance.
The submission stage of the candidacy file is part of the official process to host the 2034 World Cup, beginning with the Kingdom’s announcement through the Saudi Football Federation of its intention to bid.
Three pillars of Saudi Arabia’s World Cup bid
- Together to develop human capabilities.
- Together to develop football.
- Together to build bridges of communication.
Timeline of Saudi Arabia’s Bid to Host the 2034 World Cup
- October 4, 2023: Saudi Federation announces its intention to bid for the 2034 World Cup.
- October 9, 2023: The Saudi Federation submits its official bid letter to FIFA.
- October 31, 2023: Saudi Arabia becomes the only official bid for the World Cup.
- March 1, 2024: The Saudi Federation unveils the official bid identity for the tournament.
- July 29, 2024: Saudi Arabia’s official bid is approved in preparation for submission to FIFA.
- July 31, 2024: Deadline for submitting the bid file to FIFA.
- December 11, 2024: Official announcement of the host country for the 2034 World Cup.
