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Where will the opening match of the 2034 World Cup be held in Saudi Arabia?
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FIFA•Saudi Arabia•2034 FIFA World Cup•Middle Eastern•Qatar•Mohammed bin Salman•Gianni Infantino•FIFA Congress
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Official announcement from the Saudi Arabian High Authority for Hosting the 2034 World Cup or FIFA
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Saudi Arabia Confirmed as 2034 World Cup Host; Crown Prince Launches High Authority
Dec 11, 2024, 07:20 PM
On December 11, 2024, FIFA officially confirmed that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, making it the second Middle Eastern country to stage the tournament following Qatar in 2022. The decision has drawn criticism from human rights organizations, which warn of potential human rights concerns in the kingdom. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced the establishment of the 'High Authority for Hosting the 2034 World Cup' and highlighted plans to build 11 new stadiums ahead of the event. FIFA President Gianni Infantino made the announcement following a virtual FIFA Congress attended by representatives from 211 member associations.
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