There was controversy over the choice of Saudi Arabia as the host of the 2034 World Cup due to the country's human rights record.

Saudi Arabia has been officially confirmed by FIFA as host of the 2034 World Cup in men’s soccer. The Saudi bid was the only candidate and was acclaimed by the applause of more than 200 FIFA member federations.

The decision was announced by FIFA President Gianni Infantino following a virtual extraordinary Congress. The 2030 and 2034 World Cups each had only a single bid and both were confirmed by acclamation.

Cristiano Ronaldo led the celebrations after Portugal and five other countries were officially announced as hosts of the 2030 men's World Cup on Wednesday, with the player saying the unique tournament will be the “most special" yet.

Cristiano Ronaldo has weighed in on the announcement that Saudi Arabia will host the Fifa World Cup 2034. The footballer, who plays for Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr and the Portugal national team, predicted that the tournament in ten years’ time would be the “best-ever.

Cristiano Ronaldo is among the all-time leaders for World Cup appearances and could claim the top spot if he participates in the 2026 tournament. However, a former Manchester United teammate discussed the possibility of CR7 extending his World Cup career all the way to 2030.

Cristiano Ronaldo has heaped praise on the progress of football in Saudi Arabia and backed the kingdom to put on the "best World Cup ever" in 2034. Fifa confirmed on Wednesday that the global finals will be heading to the Middle East for a second time with Saudi Arabia officially ratified as host nation at an extraordinary congress held by the

In the marble white offices of Riyadh’s opulent royal palaces, the only man with a worry in the world in recent weeks had been Sir Keir Starmer. The Prime Minister flew in to meet the crown prince on Monday,