FIFA President, Gianni Infantino Announces Saudi Arabia Hosts The 2034 World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced Saudi Arabia to host the 2034 World Cup (photoL Instagram @gianni_infantino)

JAKARTA - FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced that the 2034 World Cup will officially take place in Saudi Arabia. The world Football Federation official also stated that the process of submitting Saudi Arabia as the host had been approved by FIFA and representatives of the six confederations.

The news of the choice of Saudi Arabia as the host of the 2034 edition of the World Cup was conveyed directly by Gianni Infantino through his personal social media account. In the uploads Wednesday, November 1 in the morning WIB, Infantino explained that the next three editions of the World Cup, namely the 2026, 2030, and 2034 editions, will take place in five continents and 10 countries.

The world's most widespread event will be held in Canada, Mexico and the United States in 2026 in North America. The next two editions of the FIFA World Cup will be held in Africa (Maroko) and Europe (Portugal and Spain) with three celebration matches played in South America (Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay in 2030 and in Asia (Saudi Arabia) in 2034," Infantino wrote in a written statement.

Three editions, five continents, and ten countries were involved in the tournament's performance. That's what makes football really global," he continued.

Infantino also said that the process of submitting all the hosts had been approved by FIFA and the six confederations. This 53-year-old man welcomed the World Cup which will be held on five continents in the next three editions, where according to him it is positive evidence that football can unite the world.

The bidding process was approved through a consensus through the FIFA Council, in which the six confederations were represented. After a constructive dialogue and extensive consultation. Thank you to everyone who has participated in this positive exchange," he added.

Football brings together the world unlike any other sport and the FIFA World Cup is the perfect show to convey the message of unity and inclusion, and provide an important illustration of how different cultures can unite and learn and better understand each other," he continued.

"As we live in an increasingly divided and aggressive world, we once again show that football, a leading global sport, can unite very well. We all need the moment of this unity and the upcoming FIFA World Cup will provide unique strength for good in this regard," added Infantino.

Saudi Arabia had previously officially volunteered to host the 2034 World Cup. Before this rich country volunteered, there was Australia who was also interested in organizing the quadrennial grand football agenda. However, it is known that they have withdrawn from the bidding process that has been carried out.