Saudi Arabia details ambitious 2034 World Cup stadiums and project building plan to FIFA
Saudi Arabia has detailed a massive stadium building project to host the 2034 World Cup in men’s soccerJULY 31, 2024 • Associated Press
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World Cup bidders give FIFA their detailed plans in Paris to host the tournaments in 2030 and 2034
FIFA has been doing business in Paris with its future hosts of the men’s World Cup including Saudi ArabiaJULY 29, 2024 • Associated Press
World Cup bidder Saudi Arabia accused of abusing migrant workers ahead of FIFA decision
A global group of trade unions is accusing Saudi Arabia of abusing migrant workers in a complaint filed with a UN-backed labor organization, which comes as FIFA prepares to confirm...JUNE 5, 2024 • Associated Press
Human rights experts urge FIFA to scrutinize Saudi Arabia before 2034 World Cup vote
FIFA has been urged by international lawyers to uphold its own policy and scrutinize Saudi Arabia’s human rights record before picking the kingdom to host the men’s 2034 World CupMAY 22, 2024 • Associated Press
FIFA seals closer ties to Saudi Arabia with World Cup sponsor deal for oil firm Aramco
FIFA has deepened its ties to Saudi Arabia by confirming a sponsorship with the kingdom’s state oil firm AramcoAPRIL 25, 2024 • Associated Press
Saudi Arabia launches formal bid to host 2034 FIFA World Cup as only candidate in race
The Saudi Arabian soccer federation revealed the bid slogan "Growing. Together" and a campaign logo of two multi-colored ribbons forming the...MARCH 2, 2024 • FOX SPORTS
FIFA launches 20-team lineup in global series of friendlies with Saudi Arabia hosting two pools
FIFA has teamed with Saudi Arabia to launch a new series of men’s international friendlies that will start next monthFEBRUARY 26, 2024 • Associated Press
Rakitic ends second stint with Spanish club Sevilla to join Al Shabab in Saudi Arabia
Ivan Rakitic has become the latest soccer player to leave Europe for Saudi ArabiaJANUARY 30, 2024 • Associated Press
In Saudi Arabia's stellar soccer year, federation boss sees 2034 World Cup fueling more rapid change
Saudi Arabia’s ambitions in soccer were made stunning and clear in 2023DECEMBER 21, 2023 • Associated Press
Kevin De Bruyne left off Manchester City team sheet for Club World Cup semifinals in Saudi Arabia
Kevin De Bruyne was not included among the substitutes for Manchester City despite traveling to Saudi Arabia for the team’s Club World Cup semifinal game against Japanese club Uraw...DECEMBER 19, 2023 • Associated Press
FIFA and Saudi Arabia bond over Club World Cup this week with bigger goal ahead of 2034 World Cup
FIFA’s long-time flirtation with Saudi Arabia became a fully formed partnership this yearDECEMBER 16, 2023 • Associated Press
Saudi sports minister says 2034 World Cup could be hosted in summer or winter despite desert heat
Saudi Arabia’s sports minister says the desert kingdom could host the 2034 men's World Cup during the traditional months of June-July despite daily temperatures above 100 degrees F...DECEMBER 8, 2023 • Associated Press
2034 World Cup would bring together FIFA's president and Saudi Arabia's Prince Mohammed
The near certainty that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 men’s World Cup unites two of the most influential men in world sportsNOVEMBER 2, 2023 • Associated Press
Iranian club Sepahan penalized over canceled ACL match after Saudi team's walkout
Iranian media reports say Iranian soccer team Sepahan has been penalized with a 3-0 loss and a fine over a canceled Asian Champions League match against Saudi Arabia’s Al IttihadNOVEMBER 2, 2023 • Associated Press
Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup bid boosted by Indonesia changing sides
After talks with Australia about bidding for the 2034 World Cup, Indonesian soccer leader Erick Thohir said his federation is now with Saudi...OCTOBER 18, 2023 • FOX SPORTS
Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup bid boosted by Indonesia changing sides after Australia co-host talks
Indonesian soccer federation leader Erick Thohir says it now supports Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2034 World CupOCTOBER 18, 2023 • Associated Press
Saudi Arabia adds new soccer investment during 2034 World Cup bid by sponsoring African competition
Saudi Arabia has added to its fast-rising investment in global soccer amid a 2034 World Cup hosting bidOCTOBER 12, 2023 • Associated Press
Australia in talks with Indonesia about possible bid for 2034 World Cup
Soccer officials in Australia and Indonesia could team up to rival Saudi Arabia for the hosting rights to the 2034 World Cup.OCTOBER 11, 2023 • FOX SPORTS
Australia in talks with Indonesia about a possible challenge to Saudi Arabia for the 2034 World Cup
Soccer officials in Australia and Indonesia have floated the idea of teaming up in a bid to rival Saudi Arabia for the hosting rights to the men’s World Cup in 2034OCTOBER 11, 2023 • Associated Press
Saudi Arabia formally informs FIFA of its wish to host 2034 World Cup
Saudi Arabia informed FIFA of its wish to host the men’s World Cup in 2034. If chosen, the World Cup would return to Asia 12 years after Qat...OCTOBER 9, 2023 • FOX SPORTS
Saudi Arabia formally informs FIFA of its wish to host the 2034 World Cup as the favorite to win
Saudi Arabia has formally informed FIFA of its wish to host the men’s World Cup in 2034 in a bidding contest that increasingly looks designed for the oil-rich kingdom to winOCTOBER 9, 2023 • Associated Press
Saudi Arabia in lead and maybe all alone in race shaped by FIFA to host soccer's 2034 World Cup
If Saudi Arabia could have designed a process for choosing future World Cup hosts, it might look similar to what FIFA has unveiled for the 2030 and 2034 men’s soccer tournamentsOCTOBER 5, 2023 • Associated Press
England coach says criticism from LBGTQ community over Henderson's Saudi move won't affect selection
Jordan Henderson has faced fierce criticism over his decision to join the slew of leading players heading to Saudi Arabia’s lucrative soccer leagueSEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • Associated Press
Premier League spending approaches $3 billion as Liverpool rejects huge Saudi bid for Mohamed Salah
Premier League clubs have hurtled toward a record $3 billion outlay during European soccer’s summer transfer window that closed with Mohamed Salah still a Liverpool player despite...SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • Associated Press
Saudi Arabia-owned Newcastle to host two friendlies for kingdom's national team ahead of Asian Cup
Saudi Arabia-owned Newcastle will host the oil-rich kingdom’s national team for two friendly games in SeptemberAUGUST 16, 2023 • Associated Press
