What will a Saudi 2034 World Cup look like?

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Former national football player and European Championship tournament director Philipp Lahm has criticised the awarding of the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia. It is important that major events take place in democratic countries, said the 2014 world champion on Bavarian Radio.

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Former German international criticized the award of the competition to the Middle Eastern country

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With the official announcement of FIFA, Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup. Although it is only the second time that an Islamic country organizes the tournament, the decision was not entirely surprising. For years, the kingdom has worked actively to transform its image and position itself in global public opinion. Since 2017, when Mohammed Bin Salman assumed effective control of this nation of 32 million inhabitants, Saudi Arabia has expe…

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What will a Saudi 2034 World Cup look like?

Dec 12 (BBC) – The men’s football World Cup will take place in Saudi Arabia in 2034 with the promise of “one of a kind” stadiums and organisers insisting everyone is welcome. However, the decision to award the tournament to the kingdom which will feature 11 stadiums that have not been built yet – one in a new city that hasn’t been built – is a controversial one. Saudi’s bid was unopposed and the Football Association backed the 2034 hosts in Wedn…