Paris, The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has submitted its official bid to FIFA to host the FIFA World Cup 2034 at a ceremony hosted by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) in Paris, France.
The bid book was submitted by an official delegation led by His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal Minister of Sport and President of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee, and Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) President, Yasser Al Misehal, and two young talents from the regional training centers affiliated with SAFF, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
The submission of the bid book to FIFA marks the third stage in the official bid process to secure hosting rights for the 2034 tournament. Saudi Arabia, through SAFF, announced its intention to bid for the FIFA World Cup 2034 on October 4, 2023, as the sole nation in the race to host this edition of the global sporting event. This was followed by Saudi Arabia’s official bid campaign reveal.
The current submission of the
bid book underscores the Kingdom’s commitment and determination to host the event. The next stages will include official visits by FIFA and a comprehensive evaluation of the bid, leading up to the selection of the host nation for the FIFA World Cup 2034 on December 11, 2024.
Source: Bahrain News Agency