FIFA World Cup Hosts Unveiled for 2030, 2034
FIFA has officially announced the hosts for the 2030 and 2034 Men’s Football World Cups. Spain, Portugal, and Morocco will jointly host the 2030 tournament, with additional matches in Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay to commemorate the centenary of the competition. Saudi Arabia has been chosen to host the 2034 tournament. These decisions were confirmed during an Extraordinary FIFA Congress meeting, with votes cast by FIFA’s 211 member associations. The process has sparked mixed reactions, including support, abstentions, and criticisms of the bidding process.
Host: Saudi Arabia.
Stadium Infrastructure
| Summary/Static | Details |
| Why in the news? | FIFA announces the hosts for the 2030 and 2034 men’s World Cups |
| 2030 World Cup | Primary Hosts: Spain, Portugal, Morocco. Centenary Matches: Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay. |
| Significance: | Celebrates 100 years of the FIFA World Cup. Existing strong facilities. Voting by acclamation. Supported by England, Scotland, Wales; Norway abstained. |
| 2034 World Cup | Host: Saudi Arabia. 15 stadiums planned, 4 built. |
| Major infrastructure construction expected. | |
| Criticism | Criticized for ‘sportswashing’ and environmental concerns. |
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