2030 edition awarded to Morocco, Spain and Portugal
Saudi Arabia confirmed as 2034 World Cup host
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A speech by President of FIFA Gianni Infantino is broadcasted on a screen during a ceremony in the capital Riyadh on December 11, 2024, as the FIFA Congress votes for the hosting rights for the 2034 World Cup with Saudi Arabia being the sole candidate. Photo: AFP
Saudi Arabia was confirmed as host of the 2034 World Cup by FIFA on Wednesday, underlining the Gulf kingdom's growing influence in world sport despite criticism of the country's human rights record.
At the same time, a virtual Congress of world football's governing body confirmed that Morocco, Spain and Portugal will be joint hosts of the 2030 World Cup, which will also see three games played in South America.
FIFA's decision to award the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia "puts many lives at risk", Amnesty International and 20 other organisations said on Wednesday.
Awarding the tournament to the Gulf kingdom "despite the well-known and severe risks to residents, migrant workers and visiting fans alike, marks a moment of great danger," said organisations including Human Rights Watch, the Gulf Centre for Human Rights and the Football Supporters Europe group.
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