The kingdom of Saudi Arabia has become the only candidate to host the 2034 World Cup, as revealed by the international football federation "FIFA" through an official statement, on Tuesday, October 31, 2023.
The deadline for applying to organize the 2034 World Cup expired on Tuesday, and therefore Saudi Arabia is significantly closer to hosting the 2034 World Cup
Australia was Saudi Arabia's only rival to host the 2034 World Cup, before it withdrew from the race hours before the deadline, thus enhancing Saudi Arabia's chances of hosting the World Cup for the first time in its history.
FIFA has set the fourth quarter of 2024 as the date for the announcement of the organizing state of the World Cup in 2034.
The Saudi Football Federation had sent on the ninth of October this letter of request for the official candidacy of Saudi Arabia to host the 2034 World Cup to the international football federation "FIFA".
The Saudi Federation's desire to organize the World Cup within a short time was supported by more than 70 federations from various continents, through official statements announcing Saudi Arabia's support for hosting the tournament.
Saudi Arabia's efforts to organize the World Cup reflect the great shift witnessed by sports in recent years, hosting many tournaments including football, Motor Sports, Tennis and e-sports.
Saudi Arabia is preparing to host the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup next December, as well as the 2027 Asian Cup.