FIFA 2034 World Cup: Saudi Arabia submits letter of intent to host

Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) said that over 70 FIFA member associations from across different continents have publicly pledged its support for the Kingdom.

Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, left, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, centre, and Russian President Vladimir Putin watch the match between Russia and Saudi Arabia which opens the 2018 FIFA World Cup at the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow on June 14, 2018. | Photo Credit: AP

Saudi Arabia announced it took the second step to bid for the 2034 World Cup by submitting a letter of intent to host the event to FIFA on Monday.

“Last week we announced our ambitions to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, and this official submission continues our journey to make the dreams of our people a reality,” Yasser Al Misehal, the president of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) said in a statement.

“We are extremely committed to presenting the most competitive bid possible that will also help unite the world through football,” he added.

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SAFF said that after declaring its intention on Wednesday to bid for the tournament, “over 70 FIFA Member Associations from across different continents have publicly pledged their support for the Kingdom.”

Last week, FIFA named Morocco, Spain and Portugal as hosts of the 2030 World Cup, with Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay hosting the opening matches to mark the tournament’s centenary.