Saudi Arabia’s Bid for FIFA World Cup 2034: A Vision of Global Sport
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Raven Ruma
- . July 30, 2024
- . Update: July 30, 2024 8:29 pm
With Crown Prince Mohammed Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, who also serves as the Prime Minister, endorsing Saudi Arabia’s aspirations to host the FIFA World Cup 2034, their hopes have been much enhanced. The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) claims that this support marks the accomplishment of the specific criteria for the bid, therefore opening the path for the formal bid book submission to FIFA in Paris. A prominent delegation comprising Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal Al Saud, Minister of Sport and President of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee, together with Yasser Al Misehal, President of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF, will lead the submission.
A turning point for Saudi sports
With this historic support, Saudi Arabia’s effort to host the World Cup in 2034 reaches a turning point. Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal Al Saud sincerely thanks Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and the Crown Prince for their constant support and direction. He underlined that their support has helped the Kingdom to become a rising global sports center, mirroring the country’s dynamic development and change.
Emphasizing that the 2034 World Cup will be historic since 48 teams competing in a single nation will be first-time only, Prince Abdulaziz underlined the Kingdom’s dedication to provide an outstanding World Cup experience. Aiming to improve Saudi Arabia’s sporting profile and produce a new generation of athletes able to compete on the international scene, this project corresponds with the Vision 2030 of the nation.
Presenting Saudi Arabia’s Development
Direct participation in the bid by the Crown Prince emphasizes his commitment to forward Saudi Arabia’s sports. Apart from showcasing the nation’s development in several spheres, the bid seeks to emphasize the capacity of its active and young population. The Kingdom wants to confirm its position on the international sports scene and show its capacity to host the biggest athletic events in the world.
Bid Submission and Young Involvement
The official bid book submission ceremony is set for Paris, with the Saudi delegation under Prince Abdulaziz and Yasser Al Misehal also includes two children from the SAFF youth regional training centers. This participation symbolizes the initiative of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation to represent the hopes of Saudi Arabia’s younger generation in organizing the biggest football event in the globe.
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October 4, 2023 started the bid trip when the Saudi Arabian Football Federation declared their intention to bid. After that, FIFA received an official letter of intent and unveiled the brand identity of the bid under the “Growing. Together.”
The road ahead
When FIFA will formally reveal the host country for the FIFA World Cup 2034 during a General Assembly conference in December 2024, the bid process will come to end. The bid from Saudi Arabia marks a turning point in its sports history and shows a larger ambition to include sports and worldwide reputation into the Kingdom’s developmental agenda.
Saudi Arabia’s candidacy for the World Cup 2034 shows its dedication to become a major participant in global sports, ready to provide a memorable World Cup experience that fits with its ambitious ambitions and transforming vision, while the world waits impatiently for the result.
