Saudi Arabia to Host 2034 FIFA World Cup: A Historic Milestone

Saudi Arabia to Host 2034 FIFA World Cup: A Historic Milestone

Saudi Arabia has officially been selected to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, marking a monumental step in its push to elevate its global sporting profile. The announcement was made during an Extraordinary FIFA Congress on December 11, 2024, where FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed Saudi Arabia as the sole bidder for the event. The decision was unanimously ratified by acclamation from more than 200 member federations that participated remotely. chickenroad.qpon

A First for Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia will host the men’s World Cup for the first time, following Qatar’s successful tournament staging in 2022. The move aligns with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Vision 2030 initiative, a comprehensive strategy to diversify the economy and enhance the nation’s global reputation through significant investments in sports and culture.

Tournament Overview

• Expanded Format: The 2034 World Cup will feature 48 teams, reflecting the tournament’s expanded structure.
• Stadiums and Cities: Matches will be held in 15 stadiums in five cities: Riyadh, Jeddah, Khobar, Abha, and Neom. Notably, Neom will boast an innovative stadium design 350 meters above ground level, showcasing the kingdom’s commitment to futuristic architecture.
• Key Matches: The opening game and final are expected to be held at a state-of-the-art Riyadh venue accommodating approximately 92,000 spectators.

Preparations for the landmark event are already underway, with a substantial focus on infrastructure and logistics. While Saudi Arabia has demonstrated its ability to host large-scale events, such as Formula 1 races and boxing championships, the World Cup presents unique challenges. Meeting the demands of millions of fans and ensuring seamless transportation, hospitality, and match-day experiences will be critical.

The 2034 FIFA World Cup represents a sporting milestone and a pivotal moment in Saudi Arabia’s ongoing transformation. With bold plans and ambitious goals, the kingdom aims to deliver a tournament that resonates globally and cements its place as a major player on the international sports stage.

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Doha: Qatar successfully hosted the decisive AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 qualifier between Lebanon and Yemen at Grand Hamad Stadium in Doha, with Yemen claiming a 2-0 victory to secure their place in the continental championship.

Originally scheduled to be hosted in Beirut, the final decisive qualifier for the AFC Asian Cup concluded on neutral soil in Qatar, jointly delivered by the Local Organising Committee for Football Events (LOC) and the Lebanese Football Association (LFA).

Fans from across Qatar and the region attended the match, which saw Yemen claim the final spot in Group E of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027, joining South Korea, the United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam.

Yemen’s historic victory marks their return to the continental championship eight years after their historic debut at the 2019 edition.

The 19th edition of the AFC Asian Cup is set to take place in Saudi Arabia from 7 January to 5 February 2027.

The Lebanon v Yemen qualifier is the latest in a series of high-profile matches hosted in Qatar, reaffirming the country’s position as a trusted host for international sporting events.

With a capacity of 13,000, Grand Hamad Stadium has a distinguished record of staging FIFA World Cup qualification matches and served as the official base camp for the Brazil national football team during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

The venue continues to serve as home ground of local club Al-Arabi SC.

يستضيف الاتحاد الآسيوي لكرة القدم المرحلة الآسيوية من التصفيات المؤهلة إلى بطولة FIFAe القارية في ماليزيا.

وتقام التصفيات عبر القارات الخمس، حيث من المقرر أن تتجمع أفضل المنتخبات الوطنية في آسيا بالعاصمة الماليزية كوالالمبور خلال الفترة من 19 إلى 22 أغسطس المقبل، للتنافس في لعبتي eFootball™ Mobile وeFootball™ Console.

وستكون هذه البطولة، التي تعد الأولى من بين خمس تصفيات إقليمية، نقطة الانطلاق لسباق المنتخبات من مختلف أنحاء العالم من أجل حجز مقعد في نهائيات FIFA/ 2026.

وتأتي بطولة FIFAe القارية عقب مرحلة أولية من التصفيات عبر الإنترنت من خلال دوري أمم FIFAe، الذي شهد مشاركة أكثر من 120 اتحادا وطنيا عضوا في الاتحاد الدولي لكرة القدم من مختلف المناطق، سعيا للتأهل إلى المرحلة التالية من المنافسة.

وباعتبارها المرحلة الإقليمية الأخيرة على طريق التأهل إلى نهائيات FIFAe 2026، ستشهد البطولة القارية مشاركة ثمانية منتخبات آسيوية في كل من منافسات eFootball™ Mobile وeFootball™ Console.

Doha, Qatar: The Al Shaqab Showjumping League Finals began at the Longines Indoor Arena yesterday, bringing together riders from across the region for the decisive three-day conclusion to the season.

Action got under way with the Al Shaqab Champions class (140cm), offering a prize fund of QR70,000, followed by the Youth Champions class (130cm) with QR45,000 at stake.

Preliminary competitions at 40cm and 80cm were also held as riders competed for podium places for valuable points, which will determine overall champions.

In the Al Shaqab Champions class, Canada’s Rami Younis claimed victory aboard Mauran S with a faultless round in 72.62 seconds.

Canada’s Rami Younis celebrates his win aboard Mauran S.

Qatar’s Sultan Salem Al Naemi finished second on Gannan de La Luce in 76.09 seconds, while Abdulrahman Mohammed Al Saaq secured third place riding Curt Lele in 77.74 seconds. Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed Alasaker placed fourth aboard Cassiano II with four faults in 68.09 seconds, while Qatar’s Ibrahim Yousef Almahmoud completed the top five on Qataro van het Texelhof with four faults in 73.70 seconds.

The Youth Champions class was won by Saudi Arabia’s Khaled Al Hadi aboard Capoen, who stopped the clock at 53.78 seconds without penalties.

Kuwait’s Madhy Alkhamees astride Caheelah de Beaufour was second in 55.04 seconds, narrowly ahead of Qatar’s Ibrahim Yousef Almahmoud and Perle Van Dorperheide in 55.34 seconds.

Al Hadi also took fourth place on Carlton de Sauvageonn in 55.91 seconds, while Sultan Salem Al Naemi finished fifth aboard Cethys de Vernay in 59.46 seconds.

The Introductory 1 class (40cm) attracted 39 participants, with Ali Mohammed Alawi taking victory on Currabawn Shadow after finishing closest to the optimum time with a score of 0/-0.06. Lujain Ibrahim and Coco Chanel SB placed second on 0/0.11, while Salma Khalifa Al Sarami and Zorro Z were third on 0/0.25. Abdullah Ahmad Al Naser riding Vegas finished fourth on 0/-0.36, followed by Hamza Mohammed Al Attiyah and Violet in fifth on 0/-0.44.

Qatari riders swept the top five places in the Introductory 80cm class, with Ahmad Khalid Al Muraikhi emerging victorious aboard Anyway II finishing closest to the optimum time with a score of 0/-0.02.

Salman Faisal Al Marri and Soul Rebel placed second on 0/-0.06, while Ghanim Thamer Al Maadadi and Kroaat Van Orchid’s were third on 0/-0.08.

تصدّر الأرجنتيني ليونيل ميسي نجم إنتر ميامي قائمة اللاعبين الأعلى أجرا في الدوري الاميركي لكرة القدم للعام الثاني تواليا حيث يتقاضى 20.45 مليون دولار، وذلك وفقا لدراسة صادرة عن رابطة لاعبي الدوري.
وعلى غرار السنوات السابقة، يعكس هذا المبلغ فقط جزءا من إيرادات ميسي (38 عاما)، إذ يستفيد ميسي من مصادر دخل أخرى، مثل عقد الرعاية مع شركة أديداس للمعدات الرياضية واتفاقية تقاسم الإيرادات مع شركة آبل للبث التلفزيوني في الدوري الاميركي.
وحسب موقع سبورتيكو، سيحصل ميسي على قرابة 150 مليون دولار خلال مدة عقده الممتد لعامين ونصف العام الذي وقّعه مع ميامي والدوري الأميركي في صيف 2023.
قاد ميسي نجم برشلونة الإسباني السابق إنتر ميامي إلى ثمن نهائي مسابقة مونديال الأندية المقامة حاليا في الولايات المتحدة حيث سيقابل الأحد فريقه السابق باريس سان جرمان الفرنسي.
وحلّ الإيطالي لورنتسو إنسينيي مهاجم تورونتو إف سي في المركز الثاني براتب قدره 15.44 مليون دولار، تلاه الإسباني سيرجيو بوسكيتس، زميل ميسي في إنتر ميامي (8.5 ملايين دولار).