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FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup hosts

The Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) announced on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup.

Meanwhile, the 2030 tournament has been awarded to Morocco, Spain, and Portugal, with some matches also taking place in South America.

The hosting rights were decided by a unanimous decision among the football nations rather than through a formal vote during a virtual FIFA Congress.

Invoking its principle of rotating its flagship tournament between continents, FIFA only welcomed bids from Asia or Oceania for the 2034 World Cup. The 2026 tournament, the first to involve 48 teams, will be held across North America.

Saudi Arabia emerged as the sole candidate for the 2034 World Cup, paving the way for the tournament’s return to the Gulf region after Qatar hosted it in 2022.

For the 2030 World Cup, FIFA had previously confirmed that the joint bid by Morocco, Spain, and Portugal was the only remaining contender, as all other potential bids had been withdrawn.

Saudi Arabia will become the first country (alone) to host the 2034 World Cup with a 48-team system.

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

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Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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