Saudi Arabia officially submits bid to host FIFA World Cup 2034

Saudi Arabia submitting its official bid to host World Cup 2034

Saudi Arabia submitted today, July 29, its official bid 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 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, along with two young talents from the regional training centers affiliated with SAFF.

The submission of the bid book to FIFA marked the third stage in the official bid process to secure hosting rights for the 2034 tournament. Saudi Arabia, through SAFF, had announced its intention to bid for the World Cup 2034 on Oct. 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 to Saudi Arabia and a comprehensive evaluation of the bid, leading up to the selection of the host nation for the World Cup 2034 on Dec. 11.